Category Archives: Oral Health

Tooth Loss linked with memory and cognitive impairment

Posted on 18 January, 2011 by admin

In the Japanese study, which was published in Behavioral and Brain Functions December 2010 (also published online), significant relationships were found between the number of remaining teeth, the length of time from when the teeth were lost, and cognitive function. … Continue reading →

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Bisphenol A in Dental Materials

Posted on 4 January, 2011 by admin

There has been recent concerns regarding the release of BPA from dental resins in the mouth, especially after the publication in September 2010 in Pediatrics, the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, entitled “Bisphenol A and Related Compounds in … Continue reading →

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Healthy Christmas Smiles

Posted on 8 December, 2010 by admin

It’s that time of the year again, with Christmas Parties, and the usual food and drinks. It’s also the time when teeth are also at risk, and to top that, it is also the time of the year when it … Continue reading →

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Polyunsaturated fatty acids shows promise for the effective treatment and prevention of periodontitis.

Posted on 2 November, 2010 by admin

A study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, Volume 110, Issue 11 (November 2010), entitled “n-3 Fatty Acids and Periodontitis in US Adults”, shows promise for effective treatment and prevention of periodontal disease. That study of 9,182 … Continue reading →

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Halloween Horror

Posted on 26 October, 2010 by admin

I’ve noticed a growing trend of children going for “Trick or Treat” around where I live, even though it wasn’t an Australian tradition. I’m also getting a lot of questions from parents concerned about the amount of chocolates and sweets … Continue reading →

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