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Dental News CDC: Fewer Smokers Go to the Dentist ATLANTA (AP) -- Smokers not only have more problems with their teeth than non-smokers, they also go to the dentist less often. February 8, 2012 To Reduce Gum Disease Risk, Get Your Vitamins INTELIHEALTH - One more reason to get your vitamins: They may help to prevent periodontal disease. February 7, 2012 Worse Oral Health in People with Stomach Precancers INTELIHEALTH -- People with stomach problems that can turn into cancer have worse oral health than those with healthy stomachs, say researchers. February 1, 2012 Kids' Decay Risk Drops With Phone Calls, Home Visits INTELIHEALTH - Just a few educational telephone calls or home visits may help to prevent early childhood tooth decay, a study finds. January 25, 2012 Two Strep Bacteria Implicated in Tooth Decay INTELIHEALTH - The one-two punch of two bacterial strains may put children at higher risk for tooth decay, say Japanese researchers. January 18, 2012 Toothbrushing Cuts Pneumonia Risk INTELIHEALTH - A simple and low-cost hospital practice could reduce the risk of pneumonia in people on breathing machines, says a study from Taiwan. January 12, 2012 Could Tooth Decay Upset Heart Rhythms? INTELIHEALTH - Older people with decay in the roots of their teeth may be at increased risk for heart rhythm problems, say Japanese researchers. January 4, 2012 Teething Symptoms Not Uncommon INTELIHEALTH - Infant teething appears linked with certain symptoms, Indian researchers have found. December 22, 2011 Secondhand Smoke Doubles Risk of Periodontal Disease INTELIHEALTH - Exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke for a few hours each day can double a person's risk of periodontal disease. December 14, 2011 Mom's Obesity Linked With Kids' Tooth Decay INTELIHEALTH - Children of obese mothers may be at risk for early tooth decay, say Norwegian researchers. December 7, 2011 Cavity Fighter Also May Reduce Risk of Ear Infections INTELIHEALTH - A sugar substitute that helps to prevent cavities also shows promise for preventing ear infections. November 30, 2011 Studies Strengthen Link Between Oral Health and Heart Problems INTELIHEALTH - People who get their teeth cleaned in the dentist's office may have lower risks of heart attack and stroke, researchers from Taiwan say. November 23, 2011 If You Have Dry Mouth, You're Not Alone INTELIHEALTH - Dry mouth is common in those over age 50, particularly older women, according to a long-term Swedish study. November 16, 2011 Study Strengthens Link Between Periodontal Disease and Premature Birth INTELIHEALTH - Women with periodontal disease may have six times the risk of giving birth too early, compared with women who have healthy gums. November 9, 2011 C-section Babies Still Get Decay-Causing Bacteria INTELIHEALTH - Babies born by cesarean section are just as likely to have tooth-decay bacteria in their mouths as are babies born vaginally, says a Swedish study. November 2, 2011 Periodontal Disease Puts Elderly at Risk for Kidney Problems INTELIHEALTH - Older adults with more gum inflammation are at risk for kidney problems, Japanese researchers say. October 26, 2011 Older Adults Keeping More Natural Teeth INTELIHEALTH - In the United States, fewer middle-aged and older adults have lost all of their natural teeth. But there are wide variations in toothlessness among racial and ethnic groups, says a study. October 19, 2011 Plant Extracts May Boost Gum Health INTELIHEALTH - A patch containing plant extracts improves the symptoms of gingivitis, a study concludes. October 11, 2011 Periodontal Disease Emerging as Health Concern INTELIHEALTH - Two small studies have strengthened the evidence linking periodontal disease and other health conditions. October 5, 2011 A Fungus Among Us: Mushroom Rinse May Boost Oral Health INTELIHEALTH - A mushroom mouth rinse sounds like something from Harry Potter's Potions class. But researchers from Italy's University of Verona have found that using a mouth rinse made from shiitake mushrooms may reduce plaque and gum inflammation. September 28, 2011 Protective Dental Sealants Still Underused INTELIHEALTH - Not enough dentists are using dental sealants to protect back teeth, a new study suggests. September 21, 2011 Blood Thinners No Barrier To Tooth Extraction INTELIHEALTH - Dental surgery is safe in most people who take blood thinners, says a review of published research. September 6, 2011 Many Pregnant Women Skip Dental Check-Ups INTELIHEALTH - Some women, especially black and Hispanic women, do not get dental care during their pregnancies. This was one conclusion from a new study of 35,267 women in 10 states. August 30, 2011 Some Kids with Asthma May Get More Cavities INTELIHEALTH - Asthma may put people at a higher risk of tooth decay, according to new research. August 24, 2011 Dentists May Help Identify People with Diabetes INTELIHEALTH - Dentists may be able to help people who don't know that they have diabetes get diagnosed and treated, says a new study. August 17, 2011 Fighting Tooth Decay with Probiotics INTELIHEALTH - A daily dose of "good" bacteria might help kids fight tooth decay, say Indian researchers. August 10, 2011 Oral Health Might Predict Depression in the Homeless INTELIHEALTH - Homeless people with tooth decay or missing teeth are more prone to depression than those with healthy teeth, say Scottish researchers. August 3, 2011 Treating Periodontal Disease Freshens Breath, Too INTELIHEALTH - Treating periodontal disease not only makes for a healthier mouth, but also freshens breath, a study says. July 27, 2011 July 13, 2011 Boosting Dentists' Medicaid Payments Makes For More Kids' Visits INTELIHEALTH - When Medicaid pays dentists more, children on Medicaid visit dentists more often. July 19, 2011 Another Link Between Periodontal Disease and Heart-related Risks INTELIHEALTH - A large Korean study shows that periodontal disease is linked with metabolic syndrome. This is a group of conditions that puts people at risk for diabetes, heart disease and other health problems. Periodontal Disease Leads To More Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis INTELIHEALTH - Some studies have suggested a link between periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers have now taken a closer look at this link in laboratory mice. July 6, 2011 Pain Management Training Helps Women with Jaw Disorders INTELIHEALTH -- Jaw pain in women may be related to the menstrual cycle. University of Washington School of Medicine researchers tested some strategies for dealing with such pain. June 29, 2011 Review Finds Better Birth Outcomes after Gum Treatment INTELIHEALTH -- Women with periodontal disease who get treatment during their pregnancy have lower risks of giving birth too soon or having a very small baby. June 14, 2011 Dental Implants Endangered by Severe Periodontal Disease INTELIHEALTH - In people who get dental implants, advanced periodontal disease is more likely than smoking to lead to implant failure, a study says. June 8, 2011 Healthy Gums May Make for Healthier Sperm INTELIHEALTH - In the first study of its kind, researchers have found a possible link between periodontal disease and male infertility. June 1, 2011 Triathletes at Risk for Tooth Decay INTELIHEALTH - While they may have toned muscles and healthy hearts, professional athletes also can be at risk for cavities and erosion of their teeth. May 25, 2011 Severe Tooth Infections Linked With Nonfatal Heart Attacks INTELIHEALTH - Having a tooth that needs pulling due to infection may increase a man's risk of a nonfatal heart attack, new research says. May 18, 2011 Let's Talk: Dentists Could Improve Patient Communication INTELIHEALTH - Dentists need better patient communication skills, says a national study. But the authors say dentists' skills are no worse than those of other health professionals. May 11, 2011 Improved Oral Care During Pregnancy, Thanks To Nurse Practitioners INTELIHEALTH - Nurse practitioners may help low-income pregnant women improve their oral health care, says a study from St. Louis. May 4, 2011 Female Dentists More Focused on Prevention INTELIHEALTH - Female and male dentists appear to differ in some prevention and treatment choices, a study has found. April 27, 2011 Training Helps Some Dentists Urge Patients To Quit Smoking INTELIHEALTH - After they got tobacco cessation training, dentists were nearly twice as likely to counsel patients to quit, says a study. April 13, 2011 Voicemail Better Than Texting for Dental Reminders INTELIHEALTH - Voice messages work twice as well as text messages as reminders about kids’ dental appointments, a study says. April 6, 2011 Hypnotherapy Pillow Helps Reduce Dental Fear INTELIHEALTH - A German study gives new meaning to the term "pillow talk." March 30, 2011

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