The Dental Blog of Bradley J. Olson, DDS

Despite Decline In New Diabetes Cases, Overall Numbers Remain High, Research Suggests Medscape (5/30, Tucker, Subscription Publication) reported in continuing coverage that new research suggests “rates of diagnosed diabetes in the United States may finally be...

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Is Becoming More Common And Is Often Undiagnosed Jane E. Brody writes in her “Personal Health” column for the New York Times (5/27) that obstructive sleep apnea “is on the rise because the most frequent cause is obesity, which continues its...

Excessive Consumption Of Sugary Beverages May Shorten Life, Research Suggests CNN (5/17, Scutti) reported that “a study links drinking too many sugary beverages – and even 100% natural fruit juices – to an increased risk of early death.” CNN said the study, which was...

Scientists Hope Microbes Found In Extreme Environments Can Yield Lifesaving Drugs. Chemical & Engineering News (5/5, Arnold) reports that scientists are conducting research on microbes found in extreme environments like Superfund sites with the hope that they can...

Wearing Mouth Guard, Managing Stress May Help With Bruxism. Business Insider (5/2, Schmitz, Wilkin) stated that about “10% of the US population” grind their teeth, which may result in fractured teeth, headaches, jaw pain, and more. The article noted that wearing a...

Toothbrush Bristle Hardness Examined. Bustle (4/27, Sharkey) reports on the difference between the “hardness” of bristles on a toothbrush, writing, “failing to choose the right toothbrush could be inadvertently harming your teeth.” The article outlines the difference...

Scientists “Print” Heart Using Patient’s Own Cells. USA Today (4/15, Miller) reports, “A team of Israeli scientists ‘printed’ a heart with a patient’s own cells in a world first, researchers say.” This research was the first time “anyone anywhere has successfully...

Sugary Drink Consumption May Be Linked To Increased Risk Of Premature Death, Study Suggests. USA Today (3/18, Molina) reports that researchers have “found an association between people who consume sugary drinks and an increased risk of death.” The findings were...

Celebrate World Oral Health Day On March 20. The ADA News (3/15) reported that World Oral Health Day is celebrated annually on March 20. The FDI World Dental Federation organizes the international awareness campaign, which “spreads messages about good oral hygiene...