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Teeth
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Unsheltered people are losing Medicaid in redetermination mix-ups
On a cold February morning at the Flathead Warming Center, Tashya Evans waited for help with her…
As bans spread, fluoride in drinking water divides communities across the US
Regina Barrett, a 69-year-old retiree who lives in this small North Carolina city southeast of Charlotte, has…
MADs show comparable blood pressure reduction to CPAP in hypertensive patients with sleep apnea
People with hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea were no less likely to see their blood pressure drop over…
Chronic pain, metal jaws, and futile treatments
A TMJ patient in Maine had six surgeries to replace part or all of the joints of her…
Researchers explore link between tooth loss and denture usage, diet changes and cognitive decline
Prior research has documented associations between tooth loss and cognitive decline. Building on this previous work, a recent npj…
Leveraging ancient orangutan DNA to investigate the 1965 Rotterdam Zoo outbreak
In a recent research letter published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, researchers use pathogen genomics of ancient DNA recovered…
Inexpensive liquid works as well as dental sealants to keep tooth decay at bay
An inexpensive, cavity-fighting liquid called silver diamine fluoride (SDF) works as well as dental sealants to keep tooth…
Small dogs are more likely to have an extra row of teeth like sharks
Persistent deciduous teeth, also known as “shark teeth” nadisja/Getty Images Seven per cent of pet dogs – mostly…
Study says parents may overshoot fluoride toothpaste dose for toddlers, risking dental fluorosis
In a recent study published in the journal BDJ Open, researchers in Canada and Germany tested the doses…