Researchers were ‘unable to find scientific evidence’ to back up claims made about the benefits of charcoal toothpastes. A literature review in the US identified 13 studies that focused on the use of charcoal or charcoal-based products for oral hygiene. ‘We were unable to find any convincing body of scientific evidence on any laboratory studies … Continued
Early dental prevention has been called into question by a study in the US. Researchers found that children with early preventive dental care were more likely to have future dental treatment compared to children who did not receive early prevention. Early prevention by primary care providers has been gradually accepted in US states such as … Continued
As oral cancer rates spike among women in Ireland, researchers find that married couples are more easily encouraged by their spouses to seek medical care when problems arise. People who are married are also better at sticking with medication. In the study, researchers expressed concern about the rising incidence of oral cancer in women, which … Continued
A recent review has found that toothbrushing alone may be just as effective as toothbrushing with toothpaste to remove plaque. It found that there is ‘moderate certainty that toothbrushing with a toothpaste does not provide an added effect for the mechanical removal of dental plaque’. The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) has responded, adding that … Continued
Patients with chronic kidney disease and gum disease could have a higher risk of death than patients with healthy gums. Research analysed data from 13,734 people living in the US who took part in the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III). Over 10 years, 6% of participants were found to have chronic … Continued
Economic growth is expected to be strong in 2015 and 2016, with Ireland’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) forecast to grow by approximately 6.7% in 2015 and 4.8% in 2016, according to analysis by researchers at the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). The authors also note that GNP is set to grow by 5.2% in … Continued
A new sleep apnoea device from medical device company Imthera Medical will be tested on its first two patients. The patients have been implanted with the company’s Aura6000 system as part of a randomised, controlled, prospective, multicentre clinical trial being conducted in the US and Europe. ‘Too many patients are left untreated or undertreated by … Continued
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