Alligators may help scientists learn how to stimulate tooth regeneration in people, according to new research led by the Keck School of Medicine of USA.
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Dental treatment—or a lack of it—has become a problem for pregnant women. ALBANY, N.Y., USA: New research has provided further evidence that diabetes is closely associated with dental conditions such as edentulism. ANDOVER, UK: Although many studies have proven that poor oral health negatively affects a person’s overall health too, three in ten people may not be aware of this link. As part of a Europe-wide initiative, the British Society of Periodontology announced its gum disease awareness campaign in the UK last month. Tongue piercings may result in many unwanted dental effects. HAIFA, Israel/HEFEI, China: To date, endoscopy has been the standard method for diagnosing stomach cancer. However, researchers hope to provide a significantly less invasive and less expensive method with a new breath test. In a recent study, they found that a sensor was able to distinguish between different types of stomach cancer, as well as other specific gastric conditions. A new Milton Keynes dentist is using lasers and water in a bid to reduce the need for uncomfortable drilling. Parents have been chewing up a lot of my time with questions about their children grinding their teeth at night. Let me see if I can grind their concerns to a halt with some information on this problem. |