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Cross-section of a tooth with visible gums The gingiva (sing.: gingiva), or gums, consists of the mucosal tissue that lays over the jawbone. Gingiva is considered an extension of the skin, which has become mucous membranes. The gingiva are naturally transparent; they are rendered red in color because of the blood flowing through them. The gingiva are connected to the teeth and bone by way of the periodontal fibers (also known as PDL fibers). The gingiva are one of the four components o ...
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MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 24 Jan 2007 08:00 EST
- Breast-feeding moms need more calcium
MSNBC - Fri, 19 Jan 2007 10:42 EST
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ScienceDaily - Wed, 10 Jan 2007 04:00 EST
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MedicalNewsToday - Sat, 25 Nov 2006 08:00 EST
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MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 19 Nov 2006 08:00 EST
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Reuters - Mon, 13 Nov 2006 06:28 EST
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The Earth Times - Mon, 18 Sep 2006 05:32 EST
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ScienceDaily - Mon, 28 Aug 2006 03:00 EST
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Reuters - Wed, 12 Jul 2006 02:38 EST
- OraSure Awarded $6M Contract By New York City Health Department To Provide OraQuick Rapid HIV Tests
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 03 Jul 2006 01:00 EST
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Reuters - Wed, 26 Apr 2006 04:29 EST
- Fortune Examines Challenges For Over-The-Counter Approval Of OraQuick Oral HIV Test
MedicalNewsToday - Sat, 20 May 2006 03:00 EST
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New York Times - Tue, 02 May 2006 03:00 EST
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MedicalNewsToday - Sat, 15 Apr 2006 01:00 EST
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MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 19 Mar 2006 12:00 EST
- Red Wine Components Modulate Tissue Damage Induced By Bacteria In Gum Diseases
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 14 Mar 2006 04:00 EST
- The Case Of The ''Second Tongue''
ScienceDaily - Wed, 15 Mar 2006 03:00 EST
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The Earth Times - Sat, 11 Mar 2006 11:14 EST
- Study feels that there is a link between gum disease and heart problems
The Earth Times - Sat, 25 Feb 2006 03:28 EST
- Grapefruit reduces gum disease: Study
The Earth Times - Mon, 26 Dec 2005 09:12 EST
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MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 27 Dec 2005 09:00 EST
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- Health Tip: Keep Kids'' Gums Healthy
MedicineNet - Wed, 03 Aug 2005 06:00 EST
- Quit Smoking, Get Healthier Teeth and Gums
WebMD - Wed, 20 Jul 2005 05:37 EST
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The Earth Times - Tue, 19 Jul 2005 12:32 EST
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