Updated: 2/13/2020 Most people know the common dangers of smoking: lung cancer and oral cancer. But did you know that smoking can cause your body to attack your own good…
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Updated: 2/18/2020 Tooth enamel is incredibly hard and resilient, and scientists are just beginning to learn how the unique structure forms after some recent breakthroughs.
Updated: 2/24/2020 The U.S. FDA called for further research on amalgam metal dental fillings after an important meeting in mid-December.
Updated: 2/24/2020 New breakthroughs on the oral immune system could soon lead to personalized dental health care. Researchers noted that the bacterial immune system and its respective viruses can be…
Updated: 2/24/2020 Two researchers in The Netherlands have discovered a way to prevent plaque buildup in the mouth. Two professors at the University of Groningen say brushing your teeth is…
Updated: 2/25/2020 Gum disease may be up to 50% more prevalent than anyone realized. New research shows that a large number of Americans have periodontal disease, which can also put…
Updated: 2/26/2020 A trial run study by The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and the Institute of Cancer Research found that injections of a genetically engineered herpes virus used in…
New research and development is leading to a greater knowledge that the state of your oral health is a good indicator of your overall health. Tissue in the mouth can be used to indicate different types of cancer and the research in this area is expanding to determine what other health signals can be found in the mouth.