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Periodontal Disease Can Lead To Gestational Diabetes, Study Shows  -  25 Mar 2008
Science Daily (press release)Inflammation associated with periodontal disease is believed to play a role in the onset of gestational diabetes, perhaps by interfering with the normal

Periodontal disease linked to gestational diabetes  -  25 Mar 2008
DentalPlans.com,Pregnant women with periodontal disease, or gum disease, were found to be more likely to develop gestational diabetes mellitus than pregnant women with

Yogurt aids in the battle against mouth cancer  -  25 Mar 2008
Dentistry.co.uk,Previous research identified a lower occurrence of periodontal disease among people who eat high amounts of dairy products, but did not identify which dairy

Watch Your Mouth: Michigan Association of Endodontists Offers Four ...  -  25 Mar 2008
PR Newswire (press release),In addition, people with diabetes often have periodontal disease, often more severe than individuals without diabetes. Some studies indicate that

Scientists launch human oral microbiome database  -  25 Mar 2008
EurekAlert (press release),...species are compatible with oral health, but a minority have been shown to be associated with diseases, such as tooth decay and periodontal disease.

Scientists Launch First Comprehensive Database of Human Oral ...  -  25 Mar 2008
National Institutes of Health (press release)...when their community dynamics are perturbed, play a role in common chronic disease, such as tooth decay and periodontal disease in the mouth.

The cheap cure to stress  -  25 Mar 2008
Arizona Daily Wildcat,Stress as a concept has only existed for 70 years or so, but research has already linked it to everything from periodontal disease to heart problems to

Cranberries show protection against periodontal disease  -  Mar 20, 2008
DentalPlans.com,Drinking cranberry juice could possibly help cut down on what affects nearly 67 million Americans: gingivitis. Research published in the latest edition of

Gum disease linked to diabetes  -  Feb 24, 2008
Seattle Post IntelligencerWhat isn't routinely mentioned, if it is talked about at all, is periodontal disease, a serious gum infection that causes tooth loss in adults.

Study shows Nd:YAG laser procedure effective in treating gum disease  -  Mar 14, 2008
BioOptics World,...peer-reviewed journal adds to the growing body of scientific evidence that LANAP is a complete and effective periodontal disease treatment protocol that

Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure TM Follows Principles of ...  -  Mar 7, 2008
Market Wire (press release)...between gum disease patients and dentists and demonstrates the viability of LANAP as a biocompatible option for the treatment of periodontal disease.

Marijuana smokers face greater risk of gum disease  -  Feb 25, 2008
Modesto Bee,...the Dunedin School of Medicine in New Zealand followed about 900 people born in 1972 and 1973 to assess the effects of marijuana on periodontal disease.

Will You Be the 100th Monkey?  -  Feb 26, 2008
RDH,The breakthrough is in our understanding of periodontal disease. This evolution is the central role of hygienists in disease prevention and management.

Health Briefs  -  Mar 5, 2008
South Bend Tribune,ELKHART -- The free seminar "Diabetes and Periodontal Disease" will be presented at 7 pm Thursday in Elkhart General Hospital Auditorium A, 600 East Blvd.

False Teeth For Cats! What Next?  -  Mar 24, 2008
InventorspotBy the time a cat is 3 or 4 years old, she may already have periodontal disease that can lead to tooth loss. Tooth loss may also come about as a result of

Isolagen, Inc. Sells Switzerland Facility  -  Mar 24, 2008
PR Newswire (press release),...in clinical development for a broad range of aesthetic and therapeutic applications including wrinkles, acne scars, burns and periodontal disease.

Don't Let Good Hygiene Habits Hibernate  -  Mar 24, 2008
Kansas City infoZine,Chicago, IL - infoZine- A comprehensive oral health care plan is the best way to fight chances of periodontal disease, according to an article in the

Tooth or consequences: The costs of poor dental fitness  -  Feb 24, 2008
American Medical News (subscription)While significant data has tied such conditions to periodontal disease, attempts to improve them by going for the teeth have had mixed results.

Brushing up on ways to protect those pearly whites  -  Mar 24, 2008
Fort Worth Star Telegram,The best way to prevent periodontal disease is by brushing and cleaning between your teeth every day to remove plaque and bacteria.

Dentists recognizing that oral wellness affects overall condition  -  Feb 26, 2008
Nashua Telegraph,Indeed, research reveals that untreated periodontal disease increases the risk of heart disease and circulatory problems. In instances where a person

Ondine's Periowave(TM) Photodisinfection System Showcased at ...  -  Mar 7, 2008
CNW Telbec (Communiqués de presse),About Periodontal Disease Periodontitis (gum disease) is a common human affliction, affecting one third of all adults, and over half of the population over

Paying the price for pearly whites  -  Mar 23, 2008
Chicago Daily Herald,..."Any tooth decay, cavities, periodontal disease and root or gum recession will have to be resolved before going ahead with whitening," says Matthew Messina,

DentistryForDiabetics Donates $10000 to American Diabetes ...  -  Mar 15, 2008
PR Web (press release),Formed to combat the ever-growing epidemic of diabetes through better oral care and treatment of periodontal disease, DentistryForDiabetics, is a program of

Yogurt fights periodontal diseases  -  Mar 5, 2008
PRESS TV,Scientists believe the probiotic effect of lactobacilli found in lactic acid foods is responsible for yogurt's beneficial effects on periodontal disease.

Good dental health can control diabetes, gum health  -  Mar 17, 2008
DentalPlans.com,According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), there are links between poor gum health and periodontal disease, or inflammation of the gums,

BioMimetic Therapeutics to Report 2007 Year End Financial Results ...  -  Mar 10, 2008
WELT ONLINE,...approval from the FDA in 2005 for its first product, GEM 21S, for regeneration of bone and periodontal tissue loss resulting from periodontal disease.

WE NEED A HERO, part 2  -  Mar 18, 2008
The Common Voice,In addition to pain and fatigue, FMS patients report brittle nails, poor hair quality and hair loss, periodontal disease, frequent bladder infections,

Zila to Launch ViziLite Plus in the United Kingdom  -  Mar 4, 2008
StreetInsider.com (subscription),Zila, Inc., is a fully integrated oral diagnostic company dedicated to the prevention, detection and treatment of oral cancer and periodontal disease.

Interleukin Genetics Announces Conference Call and Webcast to ...  -  Mar 20, 2008
Biloxi Sun Herald,Interleukin Genetics has developed and commercialized genetic tests for risk assessment of coronary artery disease, periodontal disease, and general

Early cancer detection could save your life  -  Mar 22, 2008
Hilton Head Island Packet,Elaine told her she could have periodontal disease and should see a doctor. So she made an appointment for the following day. But bloodwork showed a problem

Pittsburgh patents  -  Mar 5, 2008
Pittsburgh Post Gazette,The invention relates to a bone growth and periodontal structure regeneration material, and method for treating periodontal disease.

KaVo Dental launches perio probe for DIAGNOdent Classic and pen  -  Mar 17, 2008
RDH,The new perio probe, available for both the DIAGNOdent Classic and pen versions, detects subgingival calculus for the treatment of periodontal disease.

Mothers-to-be: Check your teeth  -  Mar 18, 2008
DentalPlans.com,And with so many people having some form of gingivitis or even periodontal disease, the advanced stage of inflammation in the gums, women who are pregnant

Brighter Smiles: A matter of life or death  -  Mar 4, 2008
Georgetown Record,Advanced dental decay and advanced periodontal disease are the two main sources of dental infection — both of which are chronic, not acute diseases.

Bad Breath – Home Remedies for Bad Breath  -  Mar 2, 2008
American Chronicle,Tobacco users are also more likely to have periodontal disease, an additional source of bad breath. Food. The breakdown of food particles in and around your

Coenzyme Q10 Is A Vital Energy Nutrient  -  Feb 24, 2008
Natural News.com,Decreased plasma levels of CoQ10 have also been observed with hypertension, diabetes, some cancers, gingivitis (periodontal disease), cataract formation,

Dental Network of America Inc. Launches Integrated Medical-Dental ...  -  Mar 5, 2008
Earthtimes,Dentists have long known that some members are at higher risk for periodontal disease and dental caries than others. Additionally, emerging research has

Pet dentists - few and far between - can be crucial to good health  -  Mar 4, 2008
Daily Press,In fact, periodontal disease is the most common disease in adult dogs and cats, according to a December report in the AVMA's journal.

Teeth Cleaning  -  Mar 1, 2008
24-7PressRelease.com (press release)The dental visit is also the only way periodontal disease, or gum disease, can be diagnosed and addressed. If caught early, gum disease can be very

Learn about options for cosmetic dental procedures  -  Feb 28, 2008
Moorpark Acorn,In fact, "quick fixes" may lead to unintended consequences, such as increased risk of periodontal disease and expensive, invasive restorations.

Zila Reports Fiscal 2008 Second Quarter Financial Results  -  Mar 11, 2008
Business Wire (press release),Zila, Inc. is a fully integrated oral diagnostic company dedicated to the prevention, detection and treatment of oral cancer and periodontal disease.

VETERINARIAN COLUMN: Dental health care for pets, Part 2  -  Feb 29, 2008
Meadville Tribune,...exam to determine the severity of the tartar present, or there is more extensive periodontal disease present, and to perform a complete dental cleaning.

MAR 14 • as i does say only the strong will survive lol  -  Mar 14, 2008
BVI News Online,...they do (halitophobia), and is estimated to be the 3rd most frequent reason for seeking dental aid, following tooth decay and periodontal disease.

Zila sounds alarm over debt, operating costs  -  Mar 12, 2008
AZ Central.com,Zila also will seek to ramp up sales of its oral-cancer and periodontal-disease products while cutting costs. "We are looking at every aspect of the

Pet Wellness  -  Mar 3, 2008
Meadville Tribune,They will be looking for the presence of tartar, gingivitis, periodontal disease, ulcers, masses, or abnormal teeth or dentition.

Delta Dental Awards $50000 Grant to  -  Mar 13, 2008
Ad-Hoc-News (Pressemitteilung),Associations between periodontal disease and heart disease and other medical-dental correlations have been studied and identified.

Find a whiter smile at the dentist's  -  Mar 20, 2008
DentalPlans.com,..."any tooth decay, cavities, periodontal disease and root or gum recession" should be resolved before thinking about investing in whitening procedures.

Expecting? Pay attention to dental health  -  Mar 13, 2008
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle,Studies have shown that expectant mothers with periodontal disease are approximately seven times more likely to deliver a premature, low-birth-weight child.

Tooth Loss  -  Feb 29, 2008
Advance for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists,...including periodontal disease and early-life nutritional deficiencies, infections or chronic diseases that may result simultaneously in tooth loss and

Shively health fair will offer free screenings  -  Mar 13, 2008
Louisville Courier-Journal,Dr. Jill Bassett, a doctor of dental medicine, will discuss "Periodontal Disease in Diabetics." For more information about the free program,

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