Dental care may be crucial for patients on dialysis
2019-12-17
Poor oral health may be linked to worse heart health for patients with end-stage renal disease. A study found that patients on hemodialysis had significantly
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King’s College London Launches Dental Therapy and Hygiene Course
2019-12-13
The Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences at King’s College London has launched the Dental Therapy & Hygiene BSc undergraduate course, which is now open for
ADA brings back Hermey the Elf to promote oral care
2019-12-12
The ADA has brought back the character of Hermey the Elf from the Christmas classic “Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer” to promote oral care for good
Review suggests link between perio disease, obesity
2019-12-11
Does body weight affect the likelihood that a patient may have periodontal disease? Evidence suggests it does, according to a recent review published in the
URI scientist awarded $2.2M grant to study oral bacteria
2019-12-02
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ National Institutes of Health has awarded a five-year $2.2 million grant to a scientist at the University of
Report: Midwestern cities rank highest for excess
2019-12-01
Total the number of smokers, coffee drinkers, and the number of fast-food restaurants in a city and you have one formula to identify a population
Infographic: A closer look at obesity in the U.S.
2019-11-25
Nearly 40% of the U.S. population is now classified as obese, but the rate of obesity varies widely across different U.S. states and the District
New biodegradable rods combat periodontal disease
2019-11-24
Researchers from Germany have developed biodegradable rods that can limit the application of antibiotics for periodontal disease to the mouth, reducing the side effects of
5-year-old falls while brushing, leaving hole in throat
2019-11-20
A 5-year-old girl in Utah required emergency surgery after she fell off the bed while doing her evening toothbrushing, causing the brush to puncture her
Chewing sugar-free gum slows caries progression in kids
2019-11-19
Chewing sugar-free gum may help reduce the further development of dental cavities in children, according to a systematic review published November 19 in the Journal
Podcast: How to start talking to patients about the oral-systemic connection
2019-11-06
There is no question that there is a direct link between patients’ oral health and overall health. However, many dental professionals have reported that communicating
Burning incense linked to changes in oral bacteria
2019-11-05
Burning incense is associated with changes to oral bacteria, including those from the Streptococcus family, according to a recent study from an international team of
