This news release just showed up from Orange County Animal Services:- – -February is National Pet Dental Health Month, and at Orange County Animal Service.
Eddie Murphy Teeth
American actor and comedian from films including Beverly Hills Cop, Coming to America and The Nutty Professor, Eddie Murphy’s teeth.
Gum Disease and Missing Teeth Could Raise Women’s Risk for Breast Cancer
The British Dental Health Foundation released a rather shocking report this month that may cause many women to step up their oral hygiene routine. The report, released on February 11, 2011, states that women with gum disease and or missing teeth may be up to 11 times more likely to develop breast cancer. … Read Full Post
Commonly prescribed osteoporosis drug associated with very low risk of serious jaw disease
A commonly prescribed osteoporosis drug is associated with a slightly elevated risk of developing the rare, but serious condition, osteonecrosis of the jaw; nonetheless the risk remains extremely low. Although the findings are provocative, study authors say they should be carefully considered against the large benefit of these drugs to prevent and treat osteoporosis.
Eddie Izzard Teeth
English comedian and actor from stand-up sets including Dress to Kill, Definite Article, and Glorious, Eddie Izzard’s teeth.
Teen Dead From Root Canal: Christopher Schutzius Dies After …
A routine dental procedure took the life of a teenager in Chicago’s south suburbs Wednesday, as his shocked and outraged family tries to understand their loss. Christopher Schutzius, age 17, lost a filling in January while eating a …
Experts release large studies on osteonecrosis of the jaw
Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) is a debilitating bone condition that affects the jaws and occurs as a result of reduced local blood supply to the bone. Today, experts released a research report that estimates the prevalence of the disease, and a case-control study on bisphosphonate use and other risk factors.
Precautions You Can Take During Mammograms and Dental X-Rays …
He demonstrated that on the apron the dentist puts on you for your dental x-rays there is a little flap that can be lifted up and wrapped around your neck. Many dentists don’t bother to use it. Also, there is something called a ”thyroid guard” for use during mammograms. By coincidence, a woman who had her yearly mammogram recently asked about the guard and sure enough, the technician had one in a drawer. … More stories from News Radio 710 KEEL « » …
Precautions You Can Take During Mammograms and Dental X-Rays …
He demonstrated that on the apron the dentist puts on you for your dental x-rays there is a little flap that can be lifted up and wrapped around your neck. Many dentists don’t bother to use it. Also, there is something called a ”thyroid guard” for use during mammograms. By coincidence, a woman who had her yearly mammogram recently asked about the guard and sure enough, the technician had one in a drawer. … More stories from News Radio 710 KEEL « » …
Prevora is approved for preventing cavities in high-risk adults in the United Kingdom
CHX Technologies has received approval from the Medicines Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to market Prevora™ (100 mg/ml) Dental Solution in the United Kingdom for the prevention of cavities in high-risk adults. Prevora is… [ Full Story ]