Medicine Buffalo

Frequent cannabis use can lead to cavities, severe tooth loss, according to UB study

BUFFALO, N.Y. — It’s long been known that smoking cannabis can lead to problems in the lungs, heart and brain. Ellyce Clonan, DDS, a clinical assistant professor in the University at Buffalo School of ...
CNN

Fluoride in water prevents some cavities but concern about health risks raises questions about the tradeoffs

The public health practice of adding fluoride to water supplies faces new scrutiny as a few recent reports raise concerns about potential health risks and suggest the benefits may not be as ...
The Independent

Dentist reveals alarming new side effect of vaping

Vaping is taking more people to the dentist's office with tooth decay and gum problems, according to an expert. Dental surgeon Smita Mehra said she has seen a worrying rise in the number of young ...
Medicine Buffalo

Frequent cannabis use can lead to cavities, severe tooth loss, study finds

It’s long been known that smoking cannabis can lead to problems in the lungs, heart and brain. Ellyce Clonan, a researcher in the School of Dental Medicine, has identified another health problem ...