Like the smell of a new car, think of the dental office smell as a good one. When you detect that distinct odor, it means that your teeth are going to be well taken care of by a professional.
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A smart use for wisdom teeth: Making stem cells
A new study shows that wisdom teeth contain a valuable reservoir of tissue for the creation of stem cells; thus, everyone might be carrying around his or her own personal stem-cell repository should he or she ever need some.
Researchers have found that bisphenol A (BPA) released from some plastic resins used in pediatric dentistry is detectable in the saliva after placement in children’s mouths.
General News – NJ Dental Insurance Story
Today I’d like to share a little story with you about my friend Tara who didn’t get to take full advantage of her NJ dental insurance.
What can a New Zealand reptile tell us about false teeth?
Using a moving 3-D computer model based on the skull and teeth of a New Zealand reptile called tuatara, researchers have revealed how damage to dental implants and jaw joints may be prevented by sophisticated interplay between our jaws, muscles and brain.
‘Jailbreak’ bacteria can trigger heart disease
Plaque-causing bacteria can jailbreak from the mouth into the bloodstream and increase your risk of heart attack, according to new research.
General News – NJ Dental Insurance Tips
This article will discuss tips that you can use when trying to find good dental coverage in New Jersey.
Fluoride in water prevents adult tooth loss, study suggests
Children drinking water with added fluoride helps dental health in adulthood decades later, a new study finds.
Pediatrician Dr. Katherine Foster is giving children the dental care they desperately need at the Pediatric Dental Initiative in Santa Rosa, Calif. Foster helped found the center, which relies on public and private donations to provide …
New ‘dentist’ test to detect oral cancer will save lives
A new test for oral cancer, which a dentist could perform by simply using a brush to collect cells from a patient’s mouth, is set to be developed by researchers.