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Many researchers and dentists have recently become very excited about a genetic discovery that may lead to the future of oral health care.

Chicago area dentists, who form the Chicago Dental Society (CDS), are preparing to gather for their annual midwinter meeting.

The HPV virus is commonly known as a sexually transmitted virus, which causes genital warts and cervical cancer. However, with over 100 strains of the same virus, many patients have varying symptoms. One other disease caused by the virus is oral cancer. Dentists actually play a major role in detecting this disease, and can save lives, if the cancer is caught early enough.

Recent research has shown that the chicken pox virus may be more than a harmless childhood disease. In fact, it has been known to lie dormant in adults, and later produce shingles.

On top of the regular cramps and bloating that many women feel during their monthly period cycle, some are afflicted with a much more serious condition. Dysmenorrhea is a condition that is chara

Research has shown that the naturally-occurring chemicals and enzymes in the body do break down the metal and porcelain fillings that are placed in the teeth to protect cavities from further decay.

When deciding what to drink with dinner, many Americans opt for a soda.

A group of Japanese researchers recently found that an acid, which is produced in mouths with gum disease, can hinder an enzyme that blocks HIV from spreading throughout a patient’s body.

For many years, the American Heart Association said that those individuals suffering from heart conditions should take antibiotics, prior to any sort of oral surgery.

According to the American Dental Association (ADA), patients should warn their dentists if they are taking any medications during their regularly scheduled check-ups. This is especially importan

The American Dental Association (ADA), Crest and Oral-B recently teamed up to complete a study about what people find attractive in potential partners. 1,000 men and women above the age of 18 were given a questionnaire.

During the recent mass hysteria, concerning the trace amounts of lead that are being found in children’s toys and clothes, dentists and oral experts went into action to investigate the amounts of lead that are in metal crowns.

For many children from low-income families, dental health clinics and dentists who visit elementary schools are the only way that they receive dental care.

A little known fact is that February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. This month, more than ever, dentists are working with parents and with schools to educate the people about how to care for

A British man recently told the tabloid, The Daily Mail, that he approached 12 dentists in his area because his teeth were causing him severe pain.

Oral cancer is one that is easy to identify and, if caught in time, can generally be cured.

For years, having your wisdom teeth removed was just a rite of passage for many teens.

Research has shown that besides brushing, flossing and rinsing, there are several things that you can do to protect your teeth from plaque build-up and eventual decay. One such thing is eating h

Many patients, in the quest to find a great way to whiten teeth, stumbled upon UV ray whitening when it first became popular a few years ago.

Though the whitening strips, which are available for purchase in nearly every drug store, are effective in dramatically whitening teeth, they can become pricey, and they cannot be used 24 hours each day. Therefore, many patients opt to do other healthy habits to keep their teeth clean and white.