New Study Shows Tobacco Increases Bacteria Resilience The effects of tobacco on oral and overall health are well documented, with exposure to tobacco linked to heart disease, stroke, and many types of cancer including lung and oropharynx.…

Bacteria Can Transfer Genes, Increase Antibiotic Resistance While it has long been known that bacteria can take up DNA, scientists are now studying which metabolic pathways in the cells of pathogenic bacteria must be activated in order for…

Study Examines Link Between Chronic Pain and Disturbed Sleep A good night’s sleep is crucial to maintaining health. So it may come as no surprise that chronic pain is associated with disturbed sleep patterns. In some cases, this creates a

SF Votes to Add Warnings to Sugary Drink Advertisements San Francisco is the first city in the United States to vote into law that advertisements for sugar containing beverages must display a warning label about their associated health…

New Research Will Forever Change the Root Canal Dentists perform more than 15 million root canals in the United States each year to treat infected and inflamed tooth pulp caused by dental caries, trauma, fractures, or ruptured restorations.…

Drug May Help in Treatment of Radiation Induced Xerostomia While the drug pilocarpine has long been used to treat dry mouth and glaucoma, researchers from Sichuan University in Chengdu, China, recently investigated its use in addressing…

Human Microbiome Study Underway A multidisciplinary team of researchers is currently researching the human microbiome in an attempt to better understand and develop a base of knowledge about the microorganisms that live there. Such an…

Study Examines Antibiotic Prescriptions for Dental Pain According to a new study, more than 50% of patients in the United Kingdom who visited their general practitioner in the past 10 years for a dental related problem were prescribed…

Oral Bacteria May Be Linked to Increased Cancer Risk Researchers have discovered that the presence of certain oral bacteria may indicate an increased risk for pancreatic cancer. Such testing may enable early and precise treatment of the…

Sealant Recommendations Vary per Dentist Beliefs The dentist, practice, and patient characteristics that impact dentists’ decisions to recommend sealants as a caries prevention measure were discussed during a March presentation at the…