dentistry
Dentists could screen Americans for chronic illnesses
Nearly 20 million Americans annually visit a dentist but not a general healthcare provider, according to an NYU study published today in the American Journal of Public Health.
The study, conducted by a nursing-dental research team…
Substantial consumption of fluoride increases chance of mild fluorosis
CHICAGO, Oct. 25, 2010 — Young children who consume substantial amounts of fluoride through infant formula and other beverages mixed with fluoridated water or by swallowing fluoride toothpaste have an increased chance of developing mild enamel flu…