Category Archives: Prevention

Periodontal disease and breast cancer, the correlation

Objective: To investigate the correlation between periodontal disease and breast cancer.  Materials and Methods: PubMed and China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI) databases were searched up to February 8, 2018 for observational studiesexamining the association between periodontal disease and breast cancer. Studyselection was conducted according to predesigned eligibility criteria, and two authors independently extracted data from included […]

Water fluoridation: Effective prevention for tooth decay and a win for the environment, research shows

Trinity College Dublin researchers collaborating with University College London have demonstrated for the first time the low environmental footprint of water fluoridation compared to other preventive measures for tooth decay. The study is published in the British Dental Journal today [Monday 29th August 2022]. Water fluoridation is regarded as one of the most significant public health interventions […]

Dental care: The best, worst and unproven tools to care for your teeth

Do probiotics prevent gum disease? Is flossing necessary? Many patients are unable to confidently answer these questions and more due to the abundance of conflicting medical information. However, new research led by the University at Buffalo aims to separate fact from fiction in determining which oral hygiene tools actually prevent gum disease. The paper, published […]