Oral health status and treatment needs of children and young adults attending a day centre for individuals with special health care needs Oct 23, 2008
Oral examination was carried out on all consenting subjects in attendance on the days of screening in the school clinic with parents and teachers in attendance, using standard World Health Organisation oral health indices to assess dental caries, oral hygiene status, malocclusion and other oral health parameters ... The subjects in this study had a high prevalence of dental caries and need for restorative care. (BioMed Central)
No tricks with these treats Oct 21, 2008
Dental caries is the number one disease for children. Over 60 percent of children have dental decay by the age of 19. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Another View: We must protect marriage Oct 10, 2008
jeff wrote on Oct 8, 2008 2:40 PM:" Changes California Constitution to eliminate the right of same-sex couples to marry. Provides that only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California. Fiscal Impact: Over next few years, potential revenue loss, mainly sales taxes, totaling in the several tens of millions of dollars, to state and local governments. In the long run, likely little fiscal impact on state and local governments.The anti-gay forces are counting on voters not... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Weston A Price's Work Explores Heal... Oct 4, 2008
Price states that modern diets promote dental caries and physical degeneration ... Price began his research because he wondered why people in modern society had such terrible oral health, particularly when it came to dental caries ... In all the primitive cultures that Price visited, dental caries was all but nonexistent. (Suite101.com)
The Dietician Magician: Stevia, a surprising sugar solution? Sep 25, 2008
They are calorie dense, can increase blood sugar levels, waist circumferences and dental caries or cavities. The availability of artificial sweeteners has been of enormous benefit to people with diabetes, yet there remains a cloud of doubt about their safety. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Bovine Colostrum And Fermented Cabbage Can Help Restrict Infections Sep 17, 2008
The infections studied were gastritis, dental caries and the E. coli infection in calves ... Colostrum shown to tackle helicobacteria and dental caries ... It was found that lactobacilli combined with an immune milk preparation effectively prevented Streptococcus mutans, the root cause of dental caries, from adhering to tooth surface, and Helicobacter pylori from adhering to the human gastric cells. (Science Daily)
Public health: Pure water can lead to dirty mouths Sep 10, 2008
People were convinced that dental caries were a widespread national health problem that could easily and affordably be reversed by the addition of fluoride to our water. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had identified fluoridation of drinking water as one of 10 great achievements in public health during the 20th century. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
British Dental Journal Aug 29, 2008
The incidence of dental caries in the primary molar teeth of young children receiving National Health Service funded dental care in practices in the North West of England. Challenges the 'risk assessment' approach to prevention in practice and suggests a whole population approach should be adopted. (Nature News Service)
Researchers devise technique to detect tooth decay early Aug 25, 2008
Chennai: Detecting the first signs of dental caries that afflicts at least 90 percent of the global population at one time or the other has now become easier, thanks to researchers in Tamil Nadu. R Siva Kumar of RMK Engineering College explained that dental caries, known as tooth decay or dental cavities, damages the structures of the teeth, besides causing toothache, tooth loss, infection of the jawbone and beyond, and in severe cases, death ... The technique could be very useful for dental... (Sify.com, India)
Seeing through tooth decay Aug 24, 2008
X-ray spectral analysis reveals early-stage dental caries. Dental caries afflict at least 90% of the world's population at some time in their lives ... R. Siva Kumar of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, at RMK Engineering College, in Tamil Nadu, explains that dental caries, known colloquially as tooth decay or dental cavities, is an infectious disease which damages the structures of teeth. (EurekAlert!)
UC Davis researchers define characteristics, treatment options for XXYY syndrome Aug 24, 2008
6 percent had dental problems such as severe dental caries and malocclusion, 15 percent had seizures and 59. 8 percent had asthma or other respiratory issues. (EurekAlert!)
Hydrogels Provide Scaffolding For Growth Of Bone Cells Aug 22, 2008
(July 4, 2008) Dental caries, or tooth decay, continues to be the most prevalent infectious disease in the world, presenting significant public health challenges and socio-economic. (May 28, 2008) Enzyme induces adult stem cells to grow bone. (Science Daily)
New mouth bacteria species found Aug 12, 2008
"Many of these bacteria have not been described because they are quite hard to grow in the lab, and when you go further down into the digestive system, it gets even harder to do this. "These bacteria are thought to have an involvement in dental caries and other mouth problems, so describing them gives you a broader picture of the causation of these. " He said that the constant evolution of bacteria meant a potentially never-ending supply of new strains and species. The finding was reported in... (BBC News -- Health)
By gum: good teeth mean more disease Aug 3, 2008
Dental caries (tooth decay) and periodontal diseases (gum diseases) are two of the five most prevalent health conditions in Australia. Although preventable, almost half of Australians do not attend the dentist regularly. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Gummy bears good for children's teeth Jul 26, 2008
These results suggest that a xylitol gummy bear snack may be an alternative to xylitol chewing gum for dental caries prevention. Positive results with high dose maltitol limit the validity of xylitol findings. (BioMed Central)
Second national scorecard on US health care system finds no overall improvement Jul 17, 2008
Minority, low-income, or uninsured adults and children were generally much more likely than their white, higher-income, insured counterparts to wait to see a doctor when sick, to encounter delays and poorly coordinated care, and to have untreated dental caries, uncontrolled chronic disease, avoidable hospitalizations, and worse outcomes. "It will take serious public engagement and bold action in 2009 to give Americans the health care system they deserve," said Commonwealth Fund President Karen... (EurekAlert!)
Novel hydrogel systems for dentin regeneration Jul 5, 2008
Toronto, ON, Canada Dental caries, or tooth decay, continues to be the most prevalent infectious disease in the world, presenting significant public health challenges and socio-economic consequences. It leads to the loss of the hard tissues of the tooth, followed by inflammation and necrosis of the subjacent dental pulp. (EurekAlert!)
Breakthrough Technology That Will Revolutionize the Treatment of Tooth Decay Jul 3, 2008
Quantum introduced its Dental Caries Detection System prototype, known as The Canary System, at the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Conference in Toronto, Canada ... Early detection of dental caries within the enamel shell of the tooth allows applied remineralization therapies to halt or delay the decay ... QDT has designed and developed The Canary Dental Caries Detection System, a patented technology, to provide patients with an alternative to the traditional "drill, fill... (Canada Newswire)
Good Oral Hygiene May Protect against Heart Infections Jun 11, 2008
"If you stop oral hygiene measures, the amount of disease in your mouth goes up considerably and progressively, and you'll have far worse oral disease. It's the gingival [gum] disease and dental caries [decay] that lead to chronic and acute infections such as abscesses. It's that sort of thing that puts you at risk for frequent bacteremia, and presumably endocarditis if you have a heart or other medical condition that puts you at risk.". The study was published in the June 9 issue of... (MEDLINEplus)
Dr. Leader: Dentistrys classic problem May 9, 2008
This report of the results of a five-year, national survey represent the most up to date information on the incidence of cavities also known as dental caries and tooth decay ... Improve just one of these factors, and dental caries becomes less likely. (Malden Observer, MA)
Is dental disease contagious? May 8, 2008
Dental caries (cavities) are caused by the bacterium, Streptococcus Mutans, and this also has been shown to be transmittable to children. Research isn't quite as definitive on whether or not Strep Mutans is transferred from one adult to another, however. (Munster Times, IN)
LETTER: Arthritis Walk will help fight Sjogren's Syndrome May 3, 2008
Complications of this disorder include corneal damage, dental caries, persistent dry cough, difficulty in swallowing, eye inflammation and inability to speak for extended periods. When internal organs are involved, it can cause arthritis, myositis, gastrointestinal problems, interstitial cystitis or renal problems, vasculitis and neurologic symptoms that cause central nervous system disorders such as cranial and peripheral neuropathies. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Open wide pleasePhantom heads helping to solve the dental crisis Mar 18, 2008
" Professor Kay added that the tutors always impressed on students that they must treat the heads as if they are real patients. "That way they get into good habits early," she said. They even have 'lift music' Dr Tracy de Peralta, associate director of clinical dentistry, said the 64 students are each allocated their own head in a work pod, which they have to treat as their own surgery. When working with their heads the students, who are set to graduate in 2011, have to wear gowns, rubber gloves... (BBC News -- Health)
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Launches an Integrated Medical-Dental Health Program Feb 5, 2008
In addition, BCBSTX is reaching out to select members determined to be at risk for dental caries or periodontal (gum) disease in an effort to minimize or prevent these dental conditions early on. The goal of the BlueCare Dental Connection program, which is available at no cost to members who carry BCBSTX medical and dental insurance, is to help members identify potential opportunities for dental health intervention and prevention and realize the benefits to their overall health. (PR Newswire)
Friends of Public Health forms Jan 24, 2008
Coos County Public Health Administrator Frances Smith spoke about the importance of public health awareness during the first meeting of the newly formed nonprofit, Coos County Friends of Public Health, on Jan. 16 at the North Bend Community Center. - World Photo by Jo Rafferty. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
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The World Link: Friends of Public Health forms. Friends of Public Health forms. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
The mouths of babes Jan 23, 2008
The most chronic childhood disease isn't asthma but dental caries, or cavities. "It's five times more common than asthma," said Dr. Deborah Studen-Pavlovich, professor and chairman of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry in the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Dentists' test for breast cancer Jan 11, 2008
Professor Charles Streckfus, who led the research, said dentists were well placed to spot diseases other than dental caries. "Most folks, especially women and children, visit the dental office way more often than they ever see the physician. Saliva is a non-invasive, quicker way for detection.". (BBC News -- UK)
- County postpones fluoride meeting Jan 11, 2008
When the pro-fluoridationist members of the County Board of Health have to lie about about the chances of dental caries being transmitted from one person to another (an infectious, contagious disease) just so they can exercise their police power, they should not continue to use terminology such as how the county proceeds with implementation of the fluoridation order. The correct answer is that the order is dropped. (Anacortes Weekly, WA)
Morbidity at elementary school entry differs by sex and level of residence urbanization: a comparative cross-sectional study Dec 26, 2007
Dental caries, myopia, and obesity were the most prevalent health problems among the first-graders (69 ... Research results showed that there were significant differences in the prevalence of dental caries, myopia, and obesity between different sexes and among levels of urbanization. (BioMed Central)
Improved treatment for dental caries in children Dec 21, 2007
Scotland has high levels of untreated dental caries in primary teeth. The Hall Technique is a simplified method of managing carious primary molars using preformed metal crowns (PMCs) cemented with no local anaesthesia, caries removal or tooth preparation. (BioMed Central)
Local Briefs Dec 11, 2007
They hope to lower cases of dental caries, a process that leads to tooth decay. The staff will be trained to promote oral health to Spanish-speaking households. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Dentists call for fluoride in bottled water Dec 1, 2007
This concentration has been halved relative to adult toothpaste in order to be "extra safe" in reducing the risk of fluorosis, but the flip side may well be that dental caries rise slightly as a result. "Fluoride should be added to bottled water at the normal level in reticulated (town) water, which varies from 0.6 parts per million to 1 part per million (ppm), depending on the humidity and water consumption," he says. (The Australian)
Critics raise red flag over fluoride in tap water Nov 24, 2007
Almost all of Europe does not, and yet has seen a sharp reduction in dental caries. "I think there is a much broader understanding that there might be some legitimate concerns with fluoride," said Richard Wiles, executive director of the Washington-based Environmental Working Group, a public-interest group that has been lobbying the U.S. National Institutes of Health to provide a second opinion on fluoridation. (Globe and Mail)
Mangalore: Central Research Lab Inaugurated at Derlakatte Nov 15, 2007
The ongoing research initiatives include head and neck cancer, dental caries, periodontal, dental material research, HIV- AIDS research etc. Dr B.Rajendra Prasad, principal and dean, Dr N Sridhar Shetty, director, Speciality Training Centre, Dr U S Krishna Nayak, dean, Academics, Dr Gopakumar R, research coordinator were also present on the occasion. (Daijiworld.com)
Department sets sights on keeping the populous fit Nov 13, 2007
Dental caries (tooth decay) is the No. 1 chronic disease nationwide for school-age children, said Waltman. The Smile Mobile is sponsored by a partnership between the Phelps/Maries County Health Department, Phelps County Regional Medical Center, Phelps County Community Partnership, and the Missouri Foundation for Health. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Senior doctors allege lack of evidence on fluoride safety Oct 7, 2007
The rate of dental caries caused by tooth decay has dropped substantially both in countries which have added fluoride, such as Germany and Portugal, and those which have not, such as Austria and Sweden. There is strong evidence that using toothpaste containing fluoride reduces tooth decay. (Guardian Unlimited)
Health claims, part I Oct 5, 2007
Dietary sugar alcohol and dental caries: "Frequent between-meal consumption of foods high in sugars and starches promotes tooth decay. The sugar alcohols in any specific food do not promote tooth decay.". Plant sterol-/stanol esters and risk of coronary heart disease: "Foods containing at least 0.65 gram per serving of vegetable oil sterol esters, eaten twice a day with meals for a daily total intake of at least 1.3 grams, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the... (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Korry: Citizens for Safe Water can _(verb)_ my _(noun)_ Sep 7, 2007
Not since the 1850s - an era when the increased availability of refined and sweetened goods caused a proportionate explosion in dental caries - has it been so difficult to be an incisor, a bicuspid or a maxillary molar. These days, every __(number)__-pound housewife with an addiction to __(narcotic)__ and a subscription to __(vaguely left-wing magazine)__ thinks they know what's best for your teeth. (Juneau Empire)
Advocate nurses breastfeeding's future Aug 4, 2007
" The league also touts that "breastfed babies have a decreased likelihood for allergies and dental caries. they also benefit from appropriate jaw, teeth and speech development as well as overall facial development. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Feeding baby: Bottle vs. breast Aug 4, 2007
Formula is good only for rare occasions or circumstances, it shouldn t be a fall back because of inconvenience - although I ve never heard of breast-feeding jaundice, I m sure that in the writers instance there were extenuating circumstances; it does happen, but rarely, however, be sure that bottle feeding does cause issues such as maxifallial problems in child-hood, more ear infections and dental caries [as many women tend to put their child to bed with a bottle]breastfeeding is the best... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Unreasonable doubt Jun 21, 2007
Since the second world war there has been a massive increase in dental caries amongst toddlers, due to the increased use of sugars in both food and drinks. The commonest treatment for caries is the filling of teeth with a mercury tin amalgam. (Nature News Service)
Bacteria can be wee friends Jun 15, 2007
Lactobacillus bacteria, for example, helps break down foods in the intestines (and helps make foods like yogurt, cheese and pickles), but in the mouth, the bacteria converts sugars into plaque, promoting dental caries or cavities. Lactobacillus plantarum is a ubiquitous resident of the human gut. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Feasibility and costs of water fluoridation in remote Australian Aboriginal communities Jun 8, 2007
Fluoridation of public water supplies remains the key potential strategy for prevention of dental caries ... Water fluoridation units should be considered as a potential priority component of health related infrastructure in at least the larger remote Indigenous communities which have inadequate levels of natural fluoride and high levels of dental caries. (BioMed Central)
Letters: OSU enrollment increase was unrelated to athletics May 16, 2007
Dental caries are an enormous problem for all children but especially for this population. Head Start programs are mandated to have children brush their teeth after meals but often by age 3 to 4 much damage to deciduous teeth and even jaw bones has been done. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Immediate and short-term pain relief by acute sciatic nerve press: a randomized controlled trial May 16, 2007
The diseases in enrolled dental patients included dental caries, periodontal diseases and dental trauma ... The method worked excellently for dental caries and periodontal diseases, but poorly for dental trauma. (BioMed Central)
Greens budget speech May 11, 2007
No Australian child or adult should live with dental caries by 2010. Yet this government torpedoed the $100 million concession cardholders' dental care program in 1996 and now there are an estimated 650,000 Australians on dental waiting lists. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
NYUCD study links tooth decay and gum infections to ethnicity and country of origin Mar 25, 2007
Puerto Ricans, Haitians, and Indians, for example, were more likely to suffer from periodontal disease, while Hispanics were more likely to have dental caries. "These differences," Dr. Cruz said, "are deeply rooted in an immigrants country of origin, where early cultural influences can set the stage for oral health problems later in life. "For example, some ethnic groups may be more prone to tooth decay partly because their traditional foods are high in refined carbohydrates, while other groups... (EurekAlert!)
Forsyth scientists wiping out tooth decay through school-based cavities prevention program Mar 22, 2007
Complete information on oral health with emphasis on dental caries experience was collected as part of a professional examination. Four treatments were provided, the latter two based on need. (EurekAlert!)
Purple grape juice better source of natural antioxidants Mar 18, 2007
- Drinking too much fruit juice can contribute to obesity, the development of cavities (dental caries), diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal problems. - Most of these juice bars offer freshly made fruit juices and claim that that. (SpiritIndia)
Kids tooth care begins in infancy Feb 23, 2007
Dental caries is the most common chronic disease for children in the United States, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Follow these tips to keep your child's teeth healthy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
New Blood Thinner Studied For Patients With Leg And Lung Clots Feb 14, 2007
A new oral blood thinner is being compared to an old standby to see if it works as well and is easier to manage long term, researchers say. Dr. James R. Gossage Jr., pulmonologist at the Medical College of Georgia. (Science Daily)
Oral Wounds Heal Slower In Women, Older Adults, Study Finds Feb 3, 2007
Wounds in the mouth heal more slowly in women and older adults, a new study at the University of Illinois at Chicago reveals. "While wounds to the skin heal more quickly in women than in men, our study suggested the opposite is true for healing of wounds inside the mouth," said Dr. Phillip Marucha, head of periodontics at the UIC College of Dentistry. (Science Daily)
Rapid Flu Tests May Reduce Threat Of Antibiotic Resistance Jan 24, 2007
New tests to rapidly detect the flu are allowing doctors to cut down on the number of hospital patients who receive antibiotics, helping soften the rapidly worsening threat of antibiotic resistance, according to a study to appear in the Feb. 26 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine. The study was posted online by the journal Jan. 22 because of the importance of the findings to public health. (Science Daily)
Wyo faces toothy, rotten issue Jan 9, 2007
The children are suffering from bottle-mouth tooth decay, also called early childhood dental caries. They often are allowed to suck on bottles or sippy cups containing sweet liquids or milk that contain sugars. (Casper Star-Tribune)
