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Treating gum disease improves heart health

A simple non-surgical gum disease treatment markedly reduces the thickness of the wall of the arteries, a risk factor for heart disease, according to a first of its kind study among Aboriginal Australians. The study findings may be of particular importance to Aboriginal Australians, who in general have poorer oral health and higher rates of
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Periodontal disease associated with cardiovascular risk

Periodontal disorders such as tooth loss and gingivitis have been identified as a potential risk marker for cardiovascular disease in a large study reported April 9, 2014. More than 15,000 patients with chronic coronary heart disease provided information on their dental health, with results showing that indicators of periodontal disease (fewer remaining teeth, gum bleeding) were common in this
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The main causes of cavities and tooth decay

Article by Ashley Henshaw There are few adults who can claim they’ve never had a cavity. Even though most people have experienced this condition, few know what actually happens to a tooth when it gets a cavity. For example, did you know that cavities are actually the term used to describe a type of tooth
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Time to consider dental implants?

Do you have a missing tooth that needs replacing? Have you been putting it off as you’re not sure who to contact or what is involved? Perhaps it’s time to consider a dental implant. Dental Implants are now a very successful and accepted treatment option to replace lost teeth permanently. Over the last 15 years we
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Rethink Sugary Drinks

DID YOU KNOW: Drinking 1 can of soft drink a day can make you 5kg fatter a year! Australians consume more that an astonishing 1.4 billion litres of sugary drinks a year and the Australian Dental Association (ADA) advises that the over consumption of fizzy, sports and energy drinks can have a detrimental effect to
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Periodontal health and pregnancy

Great article below from Medical News Today on Periodontal Health and Pregnancy: When a woman becomes pregnant, she knows it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle to ensure both the health of herself and the health of her baby. New clinical recommendations from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) and the Eurpean Federation of
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What is a Periodontist?

We often get asked, ‘how do I know when I need a periodontist and not a dentist?’ A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, and in the placement of dental implants. Periodontists are also experts in the treatment of oral inflammation. Periodontists receive extensive training in
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Is age the cause of receding gums?

In this great article by Claudia Hammond on the BBC website, find out how what’s true for horses may not be true for us. The phrase “long in the tooth” comes from the practice of gauging a horse’s age by the length of its teeth. Nineteenth century horse-traders were not a particularly trustworthy bunch, so a wise buyer would often
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Dr Carrigy lecturing the final year students

Cambodian Trip June 2013

Recently Dr John Carrigy, Dr Bronwyn Carrigy (FDS) and Dr Simon Moore (Brisbane Oral Pathology Services) were invited by Professor Callum Durwood (Dean, Faculty of Dentistry, International University) if they would help with the delivery of the teaching and dental programs in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Here are some photos from their trip:
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Beware the effect of soft drink on your teeth

Before you take your next sip of diet soda, read this article on how it can damage your teeth as badly as methamphetamine or crack cocaine, according to a new study from the US. By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) — Heavy consumption of diet soda can damage teeth as badly
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