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Oral pathogen increases heart attack damage

Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University have found that a periodontal pathogen, Porphyromonas gingivalis, inhibits autophagosome–lysosome ...

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Common diabetes drug could treat periodontal disease and help with healthy ageing, study claims

A new method of controlling inflammation and sugar levels for oral and systemic disease prevention using a common diabetes drug has been discovered by a ...

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The fundamentals of succeeding in dentistry today

Dentistry is progressing at fast pace, and dental practices need to adapt or die, says Dr Simon Chard, speaking ahead of his presentation to delegates at ...

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Taking good care of your teeth may be good for your brain

SENDAI, Japan: A new study has found that periodontal disease and tooth loss are linked to brain shrinkage in the hippocampus, which plays a role in memory ...

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Dietary restrictions could reduce periodontal disease

LONDON, UK: Since it has been evidenced that periodontitis results in local and systemic inflammation, researchers have recently examined the effects of ...

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Poor oral health may contribute to a decline in brain health, according to new research

The link between oral health and systemic heath has been long understood by dental experts. Now preliminary research, to be presented at the American Stroke...

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Interview: What will the future of dentistry look like?

For Dr Victoria Sampson, the connection between oral and systemic health is of central concern when dealing with her dental patients. She employs biomarkers...

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Study questions health benefits of artificial sweeteners

LONDON, UK: By providing a sweet taste without the calories and other deleterious side effects of sugar, artificial sweeteners have often been lauded for ...

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