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Researchers have known for years how improtant brushing, flossing and regular check-ups are to a patient’s dental health. But it has only been in recent years that they have discovered just how many correlations there are between oral health and overall health. Even pre-term births have been linked to poor oral health. Find out more.
http://www.montrealgazette.com/health/biogen/Research+links+oral+health+overall+well+being/2764817/story.html?id=2764817

Dentists and Periodontists can sometimes be the first to notice symptoms of diabetes, oral cancer and other health conditions judging by what they see inside your mouth. Find out more about what your dentist is thinking by reading further.

http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/what-dentist-knows-about-your-health

A new study suggests it might eventually be possible to screen for deadly diseases simply by analyzing a patient’s saliva. The presence or absence of certain oral bacteria can indicate a higher or lower risk. Pancreatic Cancer is the first disease this study has successfully found a bacteria-disease correlation in.

http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/health_news_detail.asp?health_day=657834

The rate of tooth decay in the US has fallen dramatically, between 18 and 40 percent, since the 40′s when fluoride was added to the drinking water. Now, in Pinellas County, Florida county commisioners have agreed to take the fluoride out of the water supply, effecting about 700,000 people. Read on and find out more.

http://www.newbeauty.com/dailybeauty/entry.aspx?id=5054

A new report from Oral Health America found that 17 percent of parents have claimed that their children have missed at least one day of school due to dental pain. Oral health disparities among US citizens was the reason for a very important gathering on Cpaitol Hill on September 21st. Almost 100 oral health supporters showed up to discuss possible solutions for aiding the less fortunate in recieving dental care. Find out more.

http://news.yahoo.com/event-capitol-hill-addresses-oral-health-disparities-000018914.html

It has recently been proven that the flavanoids in Black Tea contain antibacterial properties that kill bacteria in the mouth and fight against tooth decay. Also, the fluoride found in tea can help protect tooth enamel. Read on and drink away!
http://privatehealth.co.uk/news/august-2011/oral-health-boosted-by-black-tea-35813/

It’s an embarrassing bodily odor that no one is immune to. Bad breath can make friends uncomfortable, ruin dates and just downright stink. But there are ways to avoid the problem with good oral hygiene. Find out how.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37193754/ns/health-oral_health/

It’s good to always keep in mind that the health of your mouth is usually a good indicator for the health of the rest of your body. Many oral health problems are directly connected to other things, i.e. heart disease and inflammation. Find out more.

http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/healthy-teeth-10/oral-overall-health

Do you have dry mouth? Many people deal with the condition but few know that more than 500 medications can be the cause. Dry mouth can lead to extensive tooth decay, mouth sores and oral infections. Find out what kinds of medications are usually the culprit.

http://www.perio.org/consumer/dry-mouth.htm

Researchers at the University of Leeds have created a peptide-based fluid that reverses tooth decay caused by plaque. The fluid actually helps acid-damaged teeth regenerate themselves. One of the best bonuses of this new advancement for patients is the fact that it provides a pain-free solution to fighting cavities.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/233254.php