About Us Portfolio Press Careers Sitemap Advertise Contact Us Make this your Homepage

Custom Search

Register

Sign In

Sign In Using Facebook

Home » Dental News

Gender and Race Influence Immune Response to Dental Plaque

by Rajashri on September 29, 2009 at 8:00 PM Dental News

Recent research has indicated that brushing and keeping teeth free of plaque may do more than just beautify smiles. However consumers still have some doubts over the link between healthy teeth and a healthy body.

Will neglecting to brush your teeth damage more than just your smile? Can failing to attack dental plaque increase your risk of heart damage?

Gender and Race Influence Immune Response to Dental Plaque

Related Links

The answer to both questions may be yes if you are male and black, an Indiana University School of Dentistry study published in the current issue of the Journal of Dental Research reports.

The researchers, led by Michael Kowolik, B.D.S., Ph.D., professor of periodontics and associate dean for graduate education at the IU School of Dentistry on the campus of Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, studied 128 black and white men and women and found that dental plaque accumulation did not result in a change in total white blood count, a known risk factor for adverse cardiac events. However, in black males the researchers noted a significant increase in the activity of neutrophils, the most common type of white blood cell and an essential part of the immune system.

Unlike most other studies that attempt to understand the link between oral inflammatory disease and heart disease risk, these study participants did not have periodontal disease. They were healthy individuals who by the study design were asked to neglect oral hygiene.

"We are talking about healthy people who simply neglect oral hygiene and if they were male and black, we found a response from their white blood cells, or neutrophils, that might be a cause for concern," said Dr. Kowolik.

Page 1

Page 1 | 2

Next

Lack of Willpower Main Reason for Failing to Exercise After Work

Helicobacter Pylori Eradication Therapy may be Able to Prevent Gastric Cancer?

More News on: Loose Teeth, Tooth Decay, Receding Gums, Tooth Discoloration, Xenophobia, Myasthenia Gravis, Dental Check-Up, Root Canal Treatment, Quiz on Dental Care, Teeth Chart

Comment & Contribute

Be the first to comment!
Comments should be on the topic and should not be abusive. Comments are normally moderated and are reviewed after they are posted.
* Your comment can be maximum of 2500 characters
	Notify me when reply is posted I agree to the terms and conditions
Your comments are automatically posted once they are submitted. All comments are however constantly reviewed for spam and irrelevant material (such as product or personal advertisements, email addresses, telephone numbers and website address). Such insertions do not conform to our policy and 'Terms of Use' and are either deleted or edited and republished. Please keep your comments brief and relevant.This section may also have questions seeking help. If you have the information you are welcome to respond, but please ensure that the information so provided is genuine and not misleading.

Medwonders Health Network

Support Groups Members Discussions

Total Members - 54716
Support Groups - 445

Health News Index

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Latest News Most Popular Most Commented

Low Vitamin D Boosts Wrist Fracture Risk

IRDA To Do Away With The Age Limit For Purchasing Health Insurance

Study Suggests Link Between Heart Disease and Prostate Cancer

Smokers and the Obese Pay 50% More on Life Insurance

Novel Anti-Aging Treatments

Dentistry - Free Access to Dentistry Articles

News Archive
Date :
Category :
Keyword :

News Quick Links

	News Central			Health Watch
	Latest Health News			Health In Focus
	News Category (500+)			Breaking Health News
	Popular News			Celebrating Life
	Health News and Press Release			Medindia - Exclusive
	News Photo Gallery			India Special
	News Video Gallery			Lifestyle and Wellness
	News From Other Resources

News Categories:


»	Acid Attack Survivor Katie Piper's Eyesight Restored After Stem Cell Surgery

»	I Will Draw Inspiration from Armstrong in Battling Illness: Yuvi

»	Eating Disorder Made Me Manipulative: Demi Lovato

»	Charlize Theron Wants to Avoid Botox

»	Despite Cancer, Robin Gibb Vows to Perform for Charity
More Celebrity News

Dental Related News
»	Oz Government Orders Recall of Two DIY Teeth Whitening Kits	»	New Dental Tool Promises to Make Visit to the Dentist Pain-free
»	More on Effective Use of Fluoride in Asia	»	Guidelines on Infant Oral Health
»	Brushing Teeth Twice Daily may Reduce Risk of Pneumonia	»	Parents Encouraged to Help Children Maintain Good Dental Health
»	Scientists Uncover Tricks Used by Bacteria to Fight Effect of Fluoride	»	Tooth Pain Eased by Adding Sugar Alcohol to Dental Anesthesia

Read More >>

Accident and Trauma Care Support Group	Acupuncture Support Group	Albinism / Hypopigmentation / Albinos Support Group
Alcohol abuse / Alcohol dependence / Alcoholism Support Group	Aromatherapy Support Group	Avian Influenza / Bird Flu Support Group
Ayurveda Support Group	Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Support Group	Birth Defects - Metabolic Defects Support Group

Gender and Race Influence Immune Response to Dental Plaque

Medwonders Health Network

Dental Related News

Consumers

Medical Professionals

Medical Students

Directories