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Treating Gum Disease May Lower Blood Glucose In Type 2 Diabetics
People with type 2 diabetes often have a difficult time controlling their blood glucose levels. I have first-hand knowledge of this fact, because my husband was recently hospitalized for this very reason. Aside from the obvious reasons for an influx in blood glucose, there are often hidden factors that may be contributing…
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Proline Repeats Help Protein Grow Tooth Enamel
A simple amino acid that is repeated in the center of proteins found in tooth enamel makes teeth stronger and more resilient, according to new research at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
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Painless Plasma Jets Could Replace Dentist’s Drill
Plasma jets capable of obliterating tooth decay-causing bacteria could be an effective and less painful alternative to the dentist’s drill, according to a new study published in the February issue of the Journal of Medical Microbiology.
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Psychosocial Problems Are Common in Children With Dental Fear
Children and adolescents with severe dental fear often come from families with a turbulent background. It is also more common that they have had counselling contact with a psychologist. These are the conclusions of research carried out at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
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Kids’ Access To Dental Care May Start with Parents
That’s the conclusion of a study published by Harvard researchers. They used results from a 2007 national survey to compare parents’ use of dental services with their children’s.
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