Oral Bacteria May Indicate Esophageal Cancer Risks
2021-01-18
Certain oral pathogens are more prevalent in esophageal cancer patients and could be used as a novel diagnostic tool, according to researchers led by Tokyo
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Utah Emergency Departments Face 56,000 Dental Visits in a Decade
2019-12-19
Between 2007 and 2017, there were nearly 56,000 admissions to Utah hospital emergency departments (EDs) for dental care related to nontraumatic and preventable diagnoses, resulting
Barriers to Dental Care Send Thousands to Emergency Rooms for Treatment
2017-09-28
More than 12,300 visits to emergency rooms for non-traumatic dental problems in British Columbia could be prevented each year with better access to dental care,
Homelessness Compounds Poor Oral Health
2017-05-09
Homeless people face significant challenges when it comes to their oral health, according to Groundswell, a registered charity that serves this vulnerable population in England.
Doctors Play a Greater Role in Dental Care Down Under
2016-01-20
Access to dental care in Australia is getting better. According to a 2012 study by Insight Economics, the number of practicing dentists per 100,000 people
Gum Health May Have Gotten Worse as Time Passed
2014-10-31
Ancient Romans knew how to take care of their gums. Researchers from King’s College London determined that only 5 percent of Romans suffered from gum