Periodontal Diseases May Impair Quality of Life It’s no surprise that periodontal diseases negatively impact both systemic and oral health, but most studies fail to consider the additional effects on patients. To rectify this, a team of…

Hyaluronan Containing Gel May Improve Periodontal Wound Healing A new study suggests that the application of a hyaluronan containing gel may be a useful adjunct to scaling and root planing for patients with periodontal diseases. The…

Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Increased Prostate Cancer Risk In Men Fatty acids commonly found in omega 3 fatty fish and fish oil supplements have long been advocated as beneficial to health. However, a study titled "Plasma Phospholipid

Happiness May Improve Heart Health Smiles may add miles to heart health, according to a study published in the American Journal of Cardiology, which found that a positive outlook on life and overall optimism may protect against coronary

Lactobacillus Strains and Sugar Fermentation All Sugars Are Equal Lactobacillus Strains and Sugar Fermentation All Sugars Are Equal Are all sugars created equally? In the case of Lactobacillus, and its ability to ferment, the answer is a…

Study Links Vitamin D and Periodontal Health in Older Men Study Links Vitamin D and Periodontal Health in Older Men A new study, "Vitamin D and Periodontal Health in Older Men," published in the July issue of Journal of

Time to Check Community Water Reports for Fluoride Levels Time to Check Community Water Reports for Fluoride Levels School is out, the weather is warm, and many people are enjoying vacations. Summer is not only the season of fun

Biomarker May Predict HPV Related Oropharyngeal Cancer Biomarker May Predict HPV Related Oropharyngeal Cancer New research gives hope to the possibility that a biomarker obtained through a simple blood draw may be able to pinpoint…

Research Highlights the Importance of Periodontal Risk Assessment Research Highlights the Importance of Periodontal Risk Assessment The use of effective risk assessment to determine which patients may gain health benefits from additional…

Possible Trigger Found for Head and Neck Cancer Metastasis Possible Trigger Found for Head and Neck Cancer Metastasis Head and neck cancers can often go undetected until the tumor has reached Stage III or Stage IV. This may soon