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American Academy of Periodontology supports statement from American Heart Association; additional studies needed to determine causality CHICAGO, April 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) supports the American Heart Association's (AHA) scientific statement "Periodontal Disease and Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease: Does the Evidence Support an Independent Association?" recently published in Circulation. The statement concludes that...

The AACD has released "Recipes For a Healthier Smile," an eBook with some light meal ideas to keep bodies and mouths healthy. Madison, WI (PRWEB) April 04, 2012 Summer is almost here, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) has released the “Recipes For a Healthier Smile” ebook with some light, delicious recipes to keep bodies—especially smiles— in shape for the upcoming season. “Recipes for a Healthier Smile” uses ingredients that can whiten teeth...

Sugar free glazes will not have the thickness or mouthfeel of those with dissolved sugars. Gums can replace the viscosity lost when sugar is removed. San Antonio, TX (PRWEB) March 23, 2012 TIC Gums will demonstrate a sugar free glaze with a texture profile that closely matches that of a fully sugar sweetened version for the attendees at the Restaurant Chefs Association Annual Conference and Culinary Expo to sample on Friday March 23, 2012. TIC Gums will be in booth 214P inside the Henry...

Fresh breath is a must on Valentine’s Day and not just for kissing – gum disease and mouth bacteria are increasingly being linked to heart problems, warn oral health experts from Eludril and Elgydium. Bournemouth, Dorset (PRWEB) February 13, 2012 Fresh breath is a must on Valentine’s Day and not just for kissing – gum disease and mouth bacteria are increasingly being linked to heart problems, warn oral health experts from Eludril and Elgydium. Gum disease can literally break your...

Stripping some mouth bacteria of their access key to gangs of other pathogenic oral bacteria could help prevent gum disease and tooth loss. The study, published in the journal Microbiology suggests that this bacterial access key could be a drug target for people who are at high risk of developing gum disease. Oral bacteria called Treponema denticola frequently gang up in communities with other pathogenic oral bacteria to produce destructive dental plaque. This plaque, made up of bacteria,...

Injectable progesterone contraceptives may be associated with poor periodontal health, according to research in the Journal of Periodontology. The study found that women who are currently taking depotmedroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) injectable contraceptive, or have taken DMPA in the past, are more likely to have indicators of poor periodontal health, including gingivitis and periodontitis, than women who have never taken the injectable contraceptive. DMPA is a long-lasting progestin-only...

CHICAGO, Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Injectable progesterone contraceptives may be associated with poor periodontal health, according to research in the Journal of Periodontology. The study found that women who are currently taking depotmedroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) injectable contraceptive, or have taken DMPA in the past, are more likely to have indicators of poor periodontal health, including gingivitis and periodontitis, than women who have never taken the...

Petco hosts free dental health event Feb. 11-12 San Dieg, CA (PRWEB) February 01, 2012 WHAT: Eighty percent of dogs and seventy percent of cats show signs of oral health disease by age three. In honor of February’s National Pet Dental Health, Petco™ is helping proactive pet parents take care of their dog or cat’s dental health by providing free oral health seminars. The event, which is sponsored by Greenies, NutriDent and TropiClean, will demonstrate how to prevent dental plaque...

Dentistry is a complex specialty requiring years of intense training to master. The Periodontal Plastic Surgery course attended by Robert Korwin DMD, sponsored by the Perio Institute and taught by periodontist Dr. James Kohner has enabled New Jersey Dentist Dr. Robert Korwin, to effectively diagnose and comfortably and predictably treat gum problems. Middletown and Red Bank, New Jersey (PRWEB) December 26, 2011 Dr Robert Korwin by attending a surgical hands on course, given by The Perio...

CHICAGO, Dec.12, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Routine tooth brushing and flossing and regular check-ups by a dental professional remains the cornerstone of a healthy mouth. However, according to the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), pairing a few well-known healthy-lifestyle habits with your daily oral health regimen may also help reduce your risk for periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the gum tissue and other structures...