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

Sleep Apnea Treatment May Improve Glucose Levels Sleep Apnea Treatment May Improve Glucose Levels Sleep well, live well is what a new study suggests. The findings, presented at the American Thoracic Society's 2013 International Conference…

Swedish Pacifier Study Stirs Controversy Swedish Pacifier Study Stirs Controversy A small study published in Pediatrics has gained attention for its claim that infants whose parents cleaned their pacifiers by sucking on them were less…

Consensus Reports Confirm Periodontal Systemic Link Consensus Reports Confirm Periodontal Systemic Link Researchers have been examining the periodontal systemic connection for some time, with numerous studies linking periodontal diseases…

Surgeon General Endorses Water Fluoridation Surgeon General Endorses Water Fluoridation Community water fluoridation gets a stamp of approval from United States Surgeon General Regina M. Benjamin, MD, MBA, who announced her endorsement in…