Tobacco Smoke Makes Oral Bacteria More Resilient
The mouth is home to more than 700 different bacteria species. Tobacco smoke, though, promotes the colonization and fortification of harmful species like.
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NYU Gets $1.6 Grant to Study E-Cigarettes’ Effect on Oral Health
E-cigarettes are growing in popularity, especially among teenagers. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that 3 million middle and.
- May 10, 2016
- 1 minute read
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New Rule Gives FDA Authority to Regulate E-Cigarettes
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalized a rule that extends its authority to all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, hookah tobacco,.
- May 5, 2016
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Advertising Influences E-cigarette Use Among Youth
Joe Camel and the Marlboro Man are long gone, but tobacco advertising still has a powerful effect on teenagers according to the Centers.
- April 28, 2016
- 4 minutes read
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Support Oral Cancer Awareness This Month
Oral cancer awareness is promoted each April. Organizations such as the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance and the Oral Cancer Foundation are working.
- April 4, 2016
- 4 minutes read
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Smoking Alters the Mouth’s Microbiome
The oral microbiome comprises approximately 600 bacterial species, and smoking drastically affects it, according to the New York University Langone Medical Center and.
- March 30, 2016
- 2 minutes read
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NIDCR Awards $2 Million to Study E-Cigarettes and Oral Health
As e-cigarettes grow in popularity, their long-term effects remain unknown, even though the water vapor they emit also includes formaldehyde, lead, nitrosamines, and.
- March 16, 2016
- 2 minutes read
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Cancer Survival Times Tied to Better Dental Care
Patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) who practice better dental care and consume less alcohol and tobacco have better survival.
- March 14, 2016
- 1 minute read
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The UK Encourages Dentists to Discuss Smoking’s Dangers
On March 9, the United Kingdom (UK) celebrated No Smoking Day. Yet dentists around the world can take this opportunity to discuss the.
- March 10, 2016
- 3 minutes read
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E-Cigarettes Can Speed Up Atherosclerosis
New research indicates that e-cigarettes can accelerate atherosclerosis, which causes the plaque that leads to heart attacks, strokes, and peripheral arterial disease. It.
- February 17, 2016
- 1 minute read
