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Severe Gum Disease, Impotence May Be Linked
5/21/2012 - Men younger than 30, over 70 at particular risk, study shows ...
Tiny Tots in the Dentists Chair Among Changes in Pediatric Dentistry
5/18/2012 - Options for kids now include sealants and early removal of wisdom teeth ...
From One Generation to the Next, Dental Care Changes
5/18/2012 - Mom of 3 notes less trepidation from kids, more choices from dentists ...
Energy and Sports Drinks Eat Away at Teeth, Study Finds
5/2/2012 - But beverage industry disputes the claim, saying many factors contribute to enamel erosion ...
No Proof That Gum Disease Causes Heart Disease, Experts Say
4/18/2012 - But conditions share common risk factors, and neither should be neglected ...
Dental X-Rays May Be Linked to Benign Brain Tumors
4/10/2012 - Study found increased risk, but connection was not conclusive ...
Dentists Play Key Role in Detecting Oral Cancer
4/7/2012 - Ask for screening as part of your general checkup, experts say ...
Taking Multivitamins Wont Prevent Canker Sores, Study Says
4/6/2012 - People on daily vitamins had as many episodes of the oral lesions as those who took placebos ...
Bacteria From Mouth Can Lead to Heart Inflammation: Study
3/26/2012 - Once in the bloodstream, it can evade the immune system ...
Treating Gum Disease May Help Diabetics Avoid Complications
3/23/2012 - Good periodontal care helped reduce hospitalizations, medical costs over time, study found ...
Acid Reflux From Chronic Heartburn May Damage Teeth
3/8/2012 - Study reveals extent of harm that GERD can cause in the mouth, but some preventive measures exist ...
Laughing in the Face of Dental Fear May Ease Worries
2/22/2012 - For those who hate going to the dentist, thinking positively, joking with dental staff relieved stress, studies say ...
Quitting Smoking May Halve Risk of Oral Health Problems
2/7/2012 - Smokers four times more likely to develop oral conditions, such as mouth cancers, gum disease, study finds ...
Dentist Gives Advice to Keep Holiday Smiles Bright
12/17/2011 - Avoid tooth damage and decay caused by wine, sweets and stress by making oral health a priority ...
Dentists Could Fill Gap in Health Care, Study Says
12/15/2011 - Many Americans who make dental visits don't get routine medical care ...
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