July 8, 2008 – 4:24 pm | One Comment

In a move sure to stir controversy, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommended on Monday that a more aggressive approach to treating high cholesterol in children should be implemented, even if it means prescribing …

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Excess Mouth Bacteria Invites Heart Attack
April 7, 2009 – 11:24 pm | 3 Comments

At this week’s general session of the International Association of Dental Research in Miami, Florida, researchers from the University of Buffalo will describe their recent study which indicates excess mouth bacteria invites heart attack.  The …

Good Dental Hygiene Protects Entire Body
March 2, 2009 – 5:27 am | No Comment

It may be National Dental Health Month only in the Philippines but the rest of us can follow the recommendations of the Philippine Dental Association (PDA), which says maintaining a good track record of dental …

Dental Braces: The Uglier They Are, The Better They Work
July 12, 2008 – 12:15 pm | 6 Comments

Orthodontic braces bring mixed reviews, depending upon who is offering an opinion. Oftentimes the wearer will prefer the less-visible forms of dental braces because they look better but orthodontists, the doctors who work with …