Posts by Tom Dickson

In Brief A robot dentist created in China has successfully performed dental surgery on a patient without human input. The robot implanted two artificial teeth within the margin of error required for the specific type of operation it was performing. The Robot Will See You Now A robot dentist in China has successfully operated on…

Obstructive sleep apnea is common and linked to many medical problems. One common problem you may not be aware of is sudden cardiac arrest. When you have obstructive sleep apnea, “not only are you likely to wake up with a headache and fall asleep during the day, but you’re also at risk of dying suddenly,” says…

Date: September 28, 2017 Source: Umea University Summary: Researchers have made a novel discovery connecting highly variant types of the caries bacterium Streptococcus mutans and their adhesive function to children with rampant caries and increased risk of dental caries. Researchers at Umeå University in Sweden have made a novel discovery connecting highly variant types of…

Gum Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis May Have Common Origins Good oral hygiene is essential for people with RA. By Maureen Donohue, Contributor |May 17, 2017, at 10:16 a.m.  Gum Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis May Have Common Origin It is critical for people with rheumatoid arthritis to visit their dentist regularly.  Take care of your teeth and they’ll…

Regular dental visits may help prevent pneumonia, study show October 27, 2016 Source: Infectious Diseases Society of America Summary: That twice-yearly trip to the dentist could do more than keep teeth and gums healthy: It may decrease the risk of pneumonia by reducing bacteria in the mouth, suggests research.   That twice-yearly trip to the…

Here is a video of a pet parrot pulling out a baby tooth.  I’m thinking it’s a bad idea, but the cute factor is undeniable.  Enjoy.

Wisdom teeth.   Third molars.    Thirds.   A lucky %35 of people never develop any, and less than %5 have normally erupted wisdom in their mouths [actually more like %1.7, but let’s not argue].   The question we’re discussing today today “When should wisdom teeth be removed most safely, and with the easiest recovery?”.…

History of gum disease increases cancer risk in older women Periodontal disease linked to gallbladder cancer risk in women Date: August 1, 2017 Source: University at Buffalo Summary: Postmenopausal women who have a history of gum disease also have a higher risk of cancer,according to a new study of more than 65,000 women. Share: FULL…

Wounds in your mouth heal faster and more efficiently than wounds elsewhere — but why? Credit: © rocketclips / Fotolia A study published online in The FASEB Journal delves into the mystifying fact that wounds in your mouth heal faster and more efficiently than wounds elsewhere. Until now, it was understood that saliva played a part in…

Brand new research explaining why Diabetes causes Periodontal Disease:  the answer is that Diabetes causes a shift in the type of bacteria in your mouth.   This bacterial  and environmental shift causes our bodies immune system to over react to this change, [which causes the damage we call periodontal disease].   Who knew? Diabetes causes…