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Shapeshifting microrobots can brush and floss teeth

Shapeshifting microrobots can brush and floss teeth

In a proof-of-concept study, researchers from the School of Dental Medicine and School of Engineering and Applied Science show that a hands-free system could effectively automate the treatment and removal of tooth-decay-causing bacteria and dental plaque. A shapeshifting robotic microswarm may one day act as a toothbrush, rinse, and dental floss in one.  The technology, …

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Brush And Floss Your Heart Every Day: Oral Care Is Heart Care

Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis Via The Tongue

Article courtesy of Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, one of the world’s top cardiologists, best-selling author, lecturer, and a leading expert in plant-based nutrition and holistic care. Every month is heart month.  We need constant reminders that cardiovascular disease is still the …

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Mouth Microbes: The Helpful and the Harmful

Mouth Microbes: The Helpful and the Harmful

Do you know what’s in your mouth? It’s home to about 700 species of microbes. These include germs like bacteria, fungus, and more. “Everybody has these microbes in their mouth,” says Dr. Robert Palmer, an NIH expert on oral microbes. Some microbes are helpful. Others can cause problems like tooth decay and gum disease. Troubles …

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Brushing & Flossing Your Way To A Healthier Heart

Brushing & Flossing Your Way To A Healthier Heart

Article courtesy of: Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, one of the world’s top cardiologists, best selling author, lecturer, and expert in plant-based nutrition & holistic care. The advice on heart health tips is abundant in February, traditionally celebrated as Heart Month. The constant reminders that cardiovascular disease is the #1 cause of death in the Western …

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Brush Those Teeth To Help Protect The Heart

Brush Those Gnashers

According to a study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology brushing your teeth frequently is linked to a lower risk of atrial fibrillation and heart failure. Poor oral hygiene leads to bacteria in the blood which causes inflammation in the body based on previous research; inflammation increases the risk of atrial fibrillation and …

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Brush Those Gnashers

Brush Those Gnashers

  It’s best to never forget to brush your teeth before going to bed. If you don’t you just may be putting more than your breath at risk. To go along with bad breath and sore mouth gum disease may be linked to cancer according to a recent Finnish study that was published in the …

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