Researchers at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine (CDM) Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) have identified 41 master regulator genes that may cause gum disease, also known as periodontal disease. The study was the first of its kind to employ...
In our connected, fast-paced world, we are seeing a true evolution of healthcare products. Data gathered should be helpful in creating healthier mouths for both the users and the professionals who are analyzing it. Toothbrushes are the primary home care products our...
“Yes. A new study published in the Saudi Medical Journal found that the size of a person’s tonsils may indicate their risk for obstructive sleep apnea, a condition in which blocked upper airways cause breathing to stop and restart repeatedly during sleep. Tongue...
“We know the power of a smile, but what can pearly whites predict? One thing’s for sure: if your teeth could talk, they’d have a lot to say!Teeth are as unique as fingerprints. In fact, even identical twins have completely different sets of chompers. Thanks to...
“The recent study by Wessel et al.1 provides some preliminary insight about methods for evaluating the capacity of chewing gum to sequester bacteria from the oral cavity. The data presented suggest that the two evaluated chewing gums, both of which were...