It is unclear whether receiving dental treatment before cardiac valve surgery improves patient outcomes, according to a systematic review recently published in the Journal of
The number of U.S. adolescents who have received the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has increased almost three percentage points from 2017 to 2018, according to
Dear DrBicuspid Member, A controversial study from JAMA Pediatrics found that prenatal fluoride exposure may have neurotoxic effects. Researchers reported that children in six Canadian
There is a severe glut of registered dental hygienists (RDHs) in many demographics. Formerly, education and training were only available through four-year academic baccalaureate programs.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating a cluster of severe lung disease linked to electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use, or vaping.
Researchers found a link between tooth symptoms and a decline in cognitive function among older Chinese adults in the U.S., according to a new study.
Black stains on primary and permanent teeth may protect against caries. A new review found patients with extrinsic black stains had fewer cavities than the
Scaling and root planing plus adjuvant treatments effectively lower blood glucose levels in nonsmoking patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic periodontitis, according to a
Drinking sugary beverages may be associated with an increased risk of cancer, according to the findings of a study published in BMJ on July 10.
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programs have a substantial impact on the number of infections in girls and women, according to a study published on June
Poor oral health is associated with an increased risk of the most common form of liver cancer, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed data
Periodontal health may be related to everything from prediabetes to puberty. Researchers who evaluated some of these connections presented their findings at the American Diabetes