2016

Researchers have isolated an enzyme from bacteria present in human saliva that has potential as a therapy for celiac disease (CD), an autoimmune disorder that causes severe digestive and other health problems among sufferers when they consume gluten. An estimated 3 million people in the U.S. have celiac disease. Currently,

Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood illness, affecting 21% of kids aged 6 to 11 years and 58% of adolescents aged 12 to 19 years, according to the 2011 to 2012 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Yet sealants can stop decay in its tracks, reducing its risks

Researchers find that drinking may heighten periodontal disease risk factors, exacerbate existing periodontitis In a study published ahead-of-print in the Journal of Periodontology, Brazilian researchers have found that consumption of alcoholic beverages can have a negative effect on the health of a person’s gums, aggravating an existing case of severe periodontal disease (also

Stem Sells We look into the recommendation that parents preserve their kids' baby teeth so stem cells can be harvested from them for future use in treating disease. CLAIM: Stem cells can be harvested from baby teeth, so it's a good idea to preserve them in private stem cell banks for