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Project Core: An Initiative for Community-Focused Oral Health Research for
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 16: Oral diseases are among the most prevalent diseases globally and have serious health and economic burdens, greatly reducing quality of life. The most prevalent and consequential oral diseases globally are dental caries (tooth decay) periodontal disease, tooth l
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Study finds how oral bacteria can aggravate rheumatoid arthritis
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Periodontal disease, which is most commonly caused by the growth and deposition of bacterial biofilm around the teeth, can eventually lead to tooth loss if not treated properly. Interestingly, the inflammatory effects of periodontal bacteria can extend well beyond the mouth, resulting in sys
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Pomegranate water consumption helps to keep canine teeth healthy: Research
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Periodontal disease is one of the most frequent diseases in dogs, affecting at least 80 per cent of canines over the age of three. Gingivitis, in which the gums become red and inflamed and may bleed, is the first stage of periodontal disease
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Researchers find gum disease associated with buildup of Alzheimer's plaque
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
While most people do not associate oral disease with serious health problems, emerging evidence shows that oral bacteria have a significant role in systemic conditions including colon cancer and heart disease. In a recent study, the Forsyth Institute found a link between periodontal (gum) di
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Study finds that carbs, sugary foods may influence poor oral health
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The foods we eat on a regular basis influence the makeup of the bacteria -- both good and bad -- in our mouths. And researchers are finding that this collective of bacteria known as the oral microbiome likely plays a large role in our overall health, in addition to its previously known assoc
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Study finds ill effect of carbs, sugary foods on oral health
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 9 (ANI): University at Buffalo scientists have found that higher intake of sugary and high glycemic load foods--like doughnuts and other non-fat yogurts may influence poor oral health and, perhaps, systemic health outcomes in older women due to the influence these food
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Obesity associated with higher risks to develop gum disease: Study
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 7 (ANI): Obesity can be associated with a number of health issues including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes, gallbladder disease, and gallstones. Researchers have explored how the most common non-communicable diseases, obesity, and gum might be
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New procedure could help regrow tissue lost to periodontal disease
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Mar 21 (ANI): A news research has reported the development of a membrane that helps periodontal tissue regenerate when implanted into the gums of rats.
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Tooth loss linked to high BP in older women
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 4 (ANI): A recent study was conducted to find if there is any relationship between periodontal disease and tooth loss with hypertension.
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Need to promote oral health in diabetes management
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 3 (ANI): Despite being at a higher risk of periodontal diseases, diabetics visit the dentist less frequently, according to a study.
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