Academy of General Dentistry

Jul 17, 2009 | 4.7 / 5 (3) | 1

The aloe vera plant has a long history of healing power. Its ability to heal burns and cuts and soothe pain has been documented as far back as the 10th century. Legend has it that Cleopatra used aloe vera to keep her skin ...

How to manage erosion caused by everyday beverages

Jul 17, 2009 | 1.8 / 5 (4) | 2

Researchers have warned people to beware of the damage that acidic beverages have on teeth. Yet, for some, the damage and problems associated with drinking sodas, citric juices or certain tea may have already begun to take ...

X-rays help predict permanent bone damage from bisphosphonates

May 07, 2009 | not rated yet | 0

Breast cancer patients, individuals at risk for osteoporosis and those undergoing certain types of bone cancer therapies often take drugs containing bisphosphonates. These drugs have been found to place people at risk for ...

Disclosure of medication can save a patient's life

Nov 25, 2008 | not rated yet | 0

Do you regularly take aspirin or antiplatelet medications? Do you know whether or not these drugs should be stopped before dental procedures or surgeries? According to a study published in the May/June issue of General De ...

Childhood chicken pox could affect oral health years later

Feb 18, 2009 | 4 / 5 (4) | 0

You may recall as a child catching the itchy red rash, chicken pox. The unsightly infection was caused by the varicella zoster virus and was responsible for nearly 4 million cases each year, according to the Centers for Disease ...

The price paid for higher energy is highly dangerous to teeth

Mar 12, 2008 | 4.3 / 5 (12) | 1

For more than 10 years, energy drinks in the United States have been on the rise, promising consumers more “oomph” in their day. In fact, it is estimated that the energy drink market will hit $10 billion by 2010. While that ...

Human papillomavirus lesion identified at the dentist

Feb 18, 2009 | not rated yet | 1

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of viruses that includes more than 100 different strains or types and is the most common sexually transmitted virus. The American Social Health Association (ASHA) reports that 75 percent ...

New saliva test may help dentists test for breast cancer

Medicine & Health / Cancer

Mar 20, 2007 | 4.5 / 5 (6) | 0

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women in the United States. In 2006, the American Cancer Society estimated that there would be 212,920 new cases of invasive breast cancer, and in that year, 40,970 ...

Human Papilloma Virus vaccines may decrease chances of oral cancer

Medicine & Health / Cancer

Aug 30, 2007 | 4 / 5 (5) | 0

The Centers for Disease Control report that nearly 25 million women are infected with some form of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Of those, more than three million are thought to have one of the four strains known to cause ...

Dry mouth linked to prescription and over the counter drugs

Jul 09, 2009 | not rated yet | 0

Approximately ninety-one percent of dentists say patients complaining about dry mouth are taking multiple medications, according to a nationwide member survey conducted by the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). Dry mouth, ...

Drink brewed tea to avoid tooth erosion

Nov 25, 2008 | 4.1 / 5 (10) | 1

Today, the average size soft drink is 20 ounces and contains 17 teaspoons of sugar. More startling is that some citric acids found in fruit drinks are more erosive than hydrochloric or sulfuric acid—which is also known as ...

Medications plus dental materials may equal infection for diabetic patients

Mar 12, 2008 | 4 / 5 (4) | 0

People who live with diabetes on a daily basis are usually instructed to eat right, maintain regular physical activity, and if necessary, take medication. What many may not know is that these medications that help control ...

Oral/body inflammatory connection explained

Jul 09, 2009 | 5 / 5 (2) | 0

Is your head where your heart is? It may be now. A strong connection between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been suggested in recent clinical studies. As many as 75 percent of adults in the United ...

Root beer may be 'safest' soft drink for teeth

Mar 20, 2007 | 3.7 / 5 (10) | 1

Exposing teeth to soft drinks, even for a short period of time, causes dental erosion—and prolonged exposure can lead to significant enamel loss. Root beer products, however, are non-carbonated and do not contain the acids ...

Psychological and social issues associated with tooth loss