New study reveals economic burden of tooth decay is highest in deprived groups. The UK showed the highest per-person costs across the six countries at approximately £18,000 ($22,910).
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University of Birmingham
New study reveals economic burden of tooth decay is highest in deprived groups
Preventative measures focusing on the most deprived groups could have significant potential for cost savings
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Gum disease and tooth decay hit men harder – and now we know why. An inflammatory protein, IL-1β, ramps up activity in periodontitis in males, amplifying disease that contributes to tooth loss 🦷😷. New study examined 6,200 human samples and mouse models 🐭. Previous studies only looked at male behavior.
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New Atlas
Men get worse gum disease and tooth decay – and now we know why
Scientists have discovered why males get dental disease more frequently and with greater severity than females, pinpointing the specific inflammation driving it. This could help treat gum and tooth decay in both sexes through different interventions.
Coating stops tooth decay in children
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