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Platelet-rich Plasma Enhances Bone And Tissue Growth For Dental Implants

An exciting treatment gaining acceptance in orthopedics and sports medicine, called platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP), is showing strong potential for accelerated healing of dental implant procedures, according to a prominent dental researcher and editor of the Journal of Oral Implantology.
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Dentists Can Help To Identify Patients At Risk Of A Heart Attack

"Dentists are really proud of their profession and feel no need to encroach upon doctors' territory," says senior dental officer and professor Mats Jontell at the Sahlgrenska Academy.
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Sports Drink Consumption Can Cause Tooth Erosion, Study Finds

A tooth that was immersed in a sports drink shows signs of erosion caused by acid. A tooth that was immersed only in water shows no signs of erosion. (Credit: Dr. Mark Wolff, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Cariology & Comprehensive Care at New York University College of Dentistry)
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Dementia and Decay

People with dementia are at high risk of developing tooth decay in only a year, new research suggests.
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Health Focus

An Overview of the Oral Health and Systemic Health Association.
A growing body of evidence suggests that the maintenance of healthy teeth and gums is important not only to the overall health of the mouth, but may be integral to the overall health of the body.