February 2017

Chewing away at the question of oral immunity

17 Feb 2017

Oral immunity is dependent on the immune system performing a remarkable balancing act by fighting off dangerous pathogens while tolerating the presence of the normal flora.

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16 Feb 2017

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13 Feb 2017

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Did I really expect a good outcome from this?

12 Feb 2017

By Julie Parker, Julie Parker Practice Success I’m going to tell you a story. It’s a story of a...

Providing oral care for people with intellectual disability

7 Feb 2017

Providing oral care to people with intellectual disability requires adaptation of the skills you use every day. In fact, most people with mild or moderate intellectual disability can be treated successfully in the general practice setting.

Periodontal Disease

6 Feb 2017

Oral plaque (biofilm) contains a complex of multiple bacterial species that can lead to periodontitis or inflammation and, in its more advanced stages, deterioration of gums and tissues that surround the teeth (Periodontal Disease).

Chemotherapy and your mouth

5 Feb 2017

Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to treat cancer. These drugs kill cancer cells, but they may also harm normal cells, including cells in the mouth. Side effects include problems with your teeth and gums; the soft, moist lining of your mouth; and the glands that make saliva (spit).

Burning Mouth Syndrome

5 Feb 2017

Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) is burning pain in the mouth that may occur every day for months or longer. Doctors and dentists do not have a specific test for BMS, which makes it hard to diagnose.