The Dental Blog of Bradley J. Olson, DDS

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...

Periodontitis May Increase Risk Of Developing Dementia, Study Suggests. Forbes (3/17) contributor Robert Glatter, MD, states that “researchers in South Korea studied the relationship between chronic periodontitis and dementia over a 10 year period,” finding those with...

Social Media Influencers May Encourage Unhealthy Eating In Children, Study Suggests. NPR (3/4, Neighmond) reports new research indicates social media influencers can encourage children to make unhealthy eating choices. In the study of 176 children aged nine to 11,...

Legislators Put Spotlight On Oral Health. The ADA News (3/1, Garvin) reported, “Several legislators helped put the spotlight on oral health in February,” in honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month. Reps. Mike Simpson, Paul Gosar, Brian Babin, Drew Ferguson,...