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Coffee aids fight against gum disease

Coffee may combat periodontal bone loss, US researchers say. Reseachers analysed data from 1,152 men from the US Department of Veterans Affairs Dental Longitudinal Study (DLS) during trienniel dental visits between 1968 and 1998. The DLS is a prospective study of the oral health of medically healthy male veterans. The study found a ‘small but … Continued

Mediterranean diet lowers mouth cancer risk

A Mediterranean diet can significantly lower the risk of developing mouth cancer, research has found. The study found that patients who had a diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, legumes, wholegrains, fish and olive oil can halve the risk of developing the disease. Researchers also discovered that young adults, non-smokers and those with a higher level … Continued

RCSI hosts Dublin dentistry revision day

The Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI) Faculty of Dentistry is running an intensive revision course day on 6 September for the Diploma of Primary Care Dentistry and MFD examinations. The course will be examination focused and will provide helpful information and guidance to candidates undertaking the upcoming diploma and MFD diets. The course will … Continued