May 17, 2018
Ask the Doctors – Is sparkling water bad for your bones and teeth
Dear Doctors: We’re finally winning the battle against sugary soft drinks in our home but a family friend insists that the sparkling water our kids are drinking instead is bad for their bones and teeth. Is this really true? First, congratulations on weaning your family off of soft drinks. One of every three Americans drinks […]
Tags: Ask the Doctors, carbonated water, Dr. Eve Glazier, Dr.Elizabeth Ko, fizzy water, sparkling water, teeth, tooth decay
April 13, 2018
Ask the Doctors – If flossing hasn’t been proven to work, do I really need to do it?
Dear Doctors: If there’s no proof that flossing is beneficial, do I really need to do it? You’re referring to an article published by the Associated Press and other media outlets last summer, which revealed that the studies cited by the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Periodontology to recommend daily flossing are scientifically inadequate. […]
Tags: Ask the Doctors, brushing your teeth, Dr. Eve Glazier, Dr.Elizabeth Ko, flossing, oral health
March 19, 2018
Ask the Doctors – Are electric toothbrushes worth the extra cost?
Dear Doctors: My husband, who never met a gadget he didn’t like, wants our family to switch from regular toothbrushes to electric ones. He insists it’s worth the cost because electric toothbrushes do a better job. Is he right, or is this just an excuse for another fun toy? Can it be both? Research in […]
Tags: bacteria, brushing your teeth, dentist, dentistry, Dr. Eve Glazier, Dr.Elizabeth Ko, electric toothbrush, gingivitis, gum disease, plaque, teeth, tooth
July 11, 2017
What space-traveling mice could mean for people with osteoporosis
By Tiare Dunlap 
Early in the morning of July 3, 2017, 20 intrepid mice returned to Earth from the International Space Station aboard SpaceX’s Dragon capsule, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off Baja, California. This landing marked the completion of a 28-hour journey back to Earth – and the first time live rodents have returned to the […]
Tags: bone density, Bone mass, experimental drug trial, international space station, nasa, osteoporosis, research, space, stem cells, UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center
April 20, 2017
2017 UCLA Cannabis Research Symposium
By uclahealth 
The UCLA Brain Research Institute, Semel Institute, and UCLA Cannabinoid Affinity Group are proud to present: Inaugural 2017 UCLA Cannabis Research Symposium Thu, April 20, 2017 8:00 am – 4:00 pm PDT Join us for a historic series of talks from visiting speakers and UCLA faculty about the science of cannabis, cannabinoids, and the endocannnabinoid […]
Tags: Cannabidiol, cannabis, Cannabis Research, Chronic Pain, Dr. Christopher Evans, Dr. Donald Tashkin, Dr. Igor Spigelman, Dr. Michael Roth, Dr. Ravi Aysola, Dr. Shaun Hussain, Dr. Thomas Strouse, Dr. Timothy Fong
March 8, 2017
Tips for taking control of your oral health during pregnancy
Maintaining optimal oral health is important in all stages of life, but it’s even more important when a woman becomes pregnant. Pregnant women can experience negative, and often unexpected, changes in their oral health that have long-term repercussions. These can include an increase in cavities due to frequent snacking; heightened gum sensitivity and bleeding exacerbated […]
Tags: children, children's health, dental disease, dental exam, dental radiographs, dental x-rays, Dr. Salina Massei, newborns, oral health, pregnancy, prenatal care, radiation
October 23, 2016
Alternatives to homeopathic teething tablets and gels
Beware of those homeopathic teething tablets and gels. That’s the word from the Food and Drug Administration, which recently warned parents that the products may pose a risk to infants and young children. In fact, the agency said, consumers should immediately stop using the products. But fear not. Parents who want to help their children […]
Tags: dentistry, FDA, homeopathic, oral health, pediatric dentistry, pediatrics, teeth, teething, tips, wellness
October 17, 2016
Halloween treats can play tricks on your child’s teeth
No doubt about it: Halloween is a fabulously fun holiday, especially for children who come home with a bag of candy after a night of trick-or-treating. But it’s also one of those holidays that can be easily overdone. That is, eating too much candy can lead to stomach aches, sugar highs – and cavities. “Naturally […]
Tags: candy, cavities, children's health, dentistry, diet, food, Halloween, healthy holidays, oral health, wellness
