Karie Neeley Anderson

1 week ago | buff.ly | Melissa Busch |Kevin Henry |Ava Barros |Karie Neeley Anderson

Researchers have developed a new floss pick with smart technology that can detect cortisol, a hormone released during stressful periods, according to a story recently published in Tufts Now. The pick, which looks like a typical flosser, possibly paves the way for better managing chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, according to researchers from Tufts University in Massachusetts. The idea for the retrofitted pick was inspired by other research the university was conducting.

2 weeks ago | buff.ly | Melissa Busch |Kevin Henry |Ava Barros |Karie Neeley Anderson

What do you get when you put together Arm & Hammer, Waterpik, TheraBreath and Spinbrush? Dr. Tom Giacobbi talks about the "Avengers" of dental hygiene in his latest installment of the "Just a Minute, Doc" product-focused series below. VIDEO

2 weeks ago | buff.ly | Ava Barros |Melissa Busch |Karie Neeley Anderson

Exposure to the heavy metals lead and cadmium appear to be significantly associated with a higher risk of developing periodontal disease, according to a systematic review published on June 6 in BMC Oral Health. The results shine a light on the importance of decreasing environmental exposure to these heavy metals as part of preventive strategies for gum disease, the authors wrote.

2 months ago | drbicuspid.com | Karie Neeley Anderson |Melissa Busch |Ava Barros

In addition to financial barriers, personal factors, such as trouble participating in social activities, may independently contribute to delays in seeking dental care. This study was recently published in BMC Oral Health. Also, income, smoking habits, gender, and education level may be key factors influencing delays in dental care, the authors wrote.

2 months ago | drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch |Ava Barros |Karie Neeley Anderson

Elevated hormones during pregnancy may be significantly linked to an increased risk of developing cavities, according to a University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) news release dated April 3. Researchers from the Eastman Institute for Oral Health (EIOH), part of URMC, found that higher levels of progesterone, estradiol, testosterone, and cortisol during pregnancy were linked to higher levels of Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans), a bacteria linked to tooth decay.