Blogs

Hops May Benefit Your Teeth as well as Your Beer

August 6, 2014

Beer is big business in Colorado, and as many beer enthusiasts know, hops are the key flavouring agents that lend beer distinctive aroma and bitterness; they also act as natural ...


Growing Brain Cells From Teeth

August 1, 2014

Since 2005, with the discovery of stem cells in teeth, researchers have been actively exploring the possibilities of this groundbreaking field. Now, scientists from the University of Adelaide have discovered ...


Scientists Make Advances in the Study of Periodontitis Bacteria

July 22, 2014

In the field of medical research the human mouth is often referred to as “biological dark matter,” due to the stubbornness of the bacterium found in this part of the ...


Are Cavities Contagious?

June 30, 2014

New research reveals that dental caries, also known as cavities or tooth decay, is actually an infectious disease. Dental caries cause the demineralization and break down of the enamel, dentin ...


The Connection between Periodontal Disease and Cardiovascular Disease

June 17, 2014

Yet another study points to dental health, or the lack thereof, as an indicator for other more serious health conditions, according to the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). The links ...


The Fungus in Your Mouth

May 27, 2014

A dentist will tell you, mouths are teeming with microbes, bacteria and fungus – yes, fungus. It’s a perfectly balanced mix but when disrupted, leads to oral disease. A study ...


Travel for a Tooth Ache?

May 14, 2014

Dental tourism, the trend of traveling abroad to have costly dental implants or other dental work done cheaply, has become very popular in recent years. With the costs of care ...


Finding Treatment for Your Dry Mouth

April 29, 2014

Xerostomia, or chronic dry mouth, affects about 10% of the general population. At times, it can make it difficult to speak and even lead to malnutrition. Salivary gland dysfunction can ...


Ergonomic Dental Chairs

April 24, 2014

Dentistry has come a long way in the some-6,500 years that it’s been around. The oldest known dental procedure was found in a set of teeth that, when analyzed, appears ...


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