Category Archives: nutrition

Dr Mellanby’s Travels

Posted on April 19, 2011 by thedentalessentials

In the annals of popular dental research, Dr Weston Price is revered for his globe-trotting adventures chronically the general and dental health of peoples living free of dental decay. He wasn’t alone, and many distinguished researchers, including Dr May Mellanby, … Continue reading →

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Prevention of Cavities with a Single “Massive” Dose of Vitamin D

Posted on December 7, 2010 by thedentalessentials

In the 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s there was a lot of interest in the application of nutrition and vitamin supplementation, particularly vitamin D,  in the treatment of tooth decay.  This research was pioneered by May Mellanby, with significant contributions by … Continue reading →

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Childhood Nutrition and Susceptibility to Cavities

Posted on November 16, 2010 by thedentalessentials

One mild malnutrition episode occurring in the first year of life is associated with increased caries in both the baby and permanent teeth many years later. Dr J. Alvarez, 1995 Mineralization of primary (or baby) and permanent teeth begins before … Continue reading →

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Have a child, lose a tooth?

Posted on October 24, 2010 by thedentalessentials

“Jedes kind kostet die mutter einen zahn” – Germany “Un enfant, une dent” – France “Minden gyermekért egy fogat” – Hungary It’s a universal “old wives’ tale” repeated around the globe.  Moms know that it’s true. “I have had three … Continue reading →

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Can Cavities Really Be Healed?

Posted on June 15, 2010 by thedentalessentials

In a word…Yes! Dentists use the term “arrested” to describe dental caries in which the decay process has stopped and the decay is no longer active.  In lay terms, arrested can be considered the same as healed. The arrest and … Continue reading →

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Dr May Mellanby: A Remarkable Dental Researcher

Posted on June 11, 2010 by thedentalessentials

During the 1920’s and 30’s, Dr May Mellanby undertook “one of the most persistent and intensive investigations that Great Britain has ever seen.”  Those investigations included laboratory and clinical studies of the relationship between diet and teeth, and was published … Continue reading →

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