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GRAPHIC CIGARETTE PACK WARNING LABELS MORE EFFECTIVE THAN TEXT, STUDY RESULTS INDICATE by Lund, Amy E

“…Graphic warning labels are more effective than text-only warnings in encouraging smokers to consider quitting and educating them about smoking's risks,…”
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TWO STUDIES PROPOSE METHOD FOR ENAMEL REGENERATION by Lund, Amy E

“…A method for regrowing non-living hard tissue, lessening, or even eliminating pain associated with caries, has been proposed by researchers at the University…”
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PREVENTIVE CARE MAY REDUCE NEED FOR RESTORATIONS, STUDY SHOWS by Lund, Amy E

“…The need for dental restorations can be reduced by 30% to almost 50% by means of preventative oral care, according to a study published online Dec 7, 2015, in…”
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COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY CAN LESSEN DENTAL PHOBIA, SAY RESEARCHERS by Lund, Amy E

“…Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) could help people with a dental phobia overcome their fear of visiting the dentist and allow them to receive dental…”
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DECLINE IN MEMORY, WALKING SPEED LINKED TO TOOTH LOSS IN OLDER ADULTS, STUDY RESULTS SHOW by Lund, Amy E

“…Complete tooth loss is associated with a decline in memory and walking speed in older adults, according to a study published online on Dec 19 in the Journal of…”
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ANTACIDS MAY REDUCE RISK FOR HEAD, NECK CANCERS, SAY RESEARCHERS by Lund, Amy E

“…Patients with head and neck cancer who used antacid medications had better overall survival rates, said researchers in the December issue of Cancer Prevention…”
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PERIODONTAL DISEASE BY-PRODUCT MAY ACTIVATE HIV, STUDY SHOWS by Lund, Amy E

“…By-products of periodontal disease in bacteria, called metabolic short chain fatty acids (SCFA), can work together to wake up human immunodeficiency virus…”
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Tobacco use, human papillomavirus linked, researchers say by Lund, Amy E

“…There is a strong association between tobacco use or exposure and infection with oral human papillomavirus 16 (HPV-16), the sexually transmitted virus…”
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Point-of-care tests may decrease number of antibiotic prescriptions by Lund, Amy E

“…When doctors tested for the presence of bacterial infections they prescribed fewer antibiotics, according to the authors of a systematic review published…”
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Ebola guidance available from ADA by Lund, Amy E

“…The American Dental Association (ADA) is providing resources and guidance for dentists regarding the recent Ebola outbreak. On Oct 28, 2014, the ADA updated…”
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IMAGE GENTLY CAMPAIGN CENTERS ON SAFETY by Lund, Amy E

“…Dental and other organizations worldwide, including the American Dental Association, have lined up in support of Image Gently, a campaign sponsored by the…”
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BLOOD, SALIVA TESTS RESULTS MAY PREDICT ORAL CANCER RECURRENCE, STUDY SHOWS by Lund, Amy E

“…Blood and saliva tests that can help predict recurrences of oral cancers linked to human papillomavirus (HPV) have been developed, say Johns Hopkins University…”
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STUDY: DURATION OF DENTAL TREATMENT MAY INFLUENCE ORAL HEALTH OF ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS by Lund, Amy E

“…Among adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the likelihood of experiencing caries decreased as the number of years of receiving dental care…”
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BLOOD CELL ALTERATION MAY AFFECT TYPE 2 DIABETES, PERIODONTITIS, RESEARCHERS SAY by Lund, Amy E

“…Modifying certain blood cells may effectively treat or prevent the symptoms of type 2 diabetes and periodontitis simultaneously, according to a report in the…”
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PERIODONTITIS TREATMENT TARGET IDENTIFIED, SAY RESEARCHERS by Lund, Amy E

“…Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania say they have found a new target for preventing, halting and reversing periodontitis, according to a report…”
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DENTAL STEM CELLS ABLE TO FORM DENTIN, RESEARCHERS REPORT by Lund, Amy E

“…A low-powered laser can be used to trigger human dental stem cells to form dentin, say researchers in a study published in the May 28 issue of Science…”
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SALIVARY COMPOUND HELPS PROTECT CELLS FROM TOXINS IN COFFEE, TEA, STUDY SHOWS by Lund, Amy E

“…An enzyme found in saliva may protect cells from toxins found in tea, coffee and liquid smoke flavoring, say researchers in article published online on May 19…”
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BACTERIUM, FUNGUS MAY LEAD TO EARLY CHILDHOOD CARIES by Lund, Amy E.

“…Early childhood caries may result from a relationship between a bacterium and a fungus, according to an article published ahead of print on Feb. 24 in…”
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NEW WAY TO CLASSIFY PERIODONTAL DISEASE FOUND, SAY RESEARCHERS by Lund, Amy E

“…Researchers have devised a new system for classifying periodontal disease that is based on the genetic signature of affected tissue, rather than on clinical…”
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DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY LINKED TO TOOTH LOSS, STUDY SHOWS by Lund, Amy E

“…Depression and anxiety are associated with tooth loss, said researchers in a presentation at the 43rd Annual Meeting & Exhibition of the American Association…”
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