CDC: Soda accounts for 20% of kids’ beverage consumption

2018-09-26

Soft drinks account for 20% of children’s total beverage consumption, according to a new report released on September 13 from the U.S. Centers for Disease

Study seeks perio, RA link to oral microbiome health

2018-09-24

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and periodontitis are chronic inflammatory diseases that share common risk factors. Researchers conducted periodontal exams on patients with rheumatoid arthritis to determine

Getting to the bottom of periodontal-systemic links

2018-09-20

Interest in the link between periodontal health and systemic disease has been growing, with researchers investigating possible connections between oral health and diseases including artherosclerosis,

Is an antibiotic always necessary for bleeding gums?

2018-09-18

How many times has this happened to you: Your hygienist tells you that your patient’s gums are bleeding and before you can even respond, the

CDA Presents 2018: For healthy teeth, pick dark chocolate over crackers

2018-09-06

SAN FRANCISCO – If you want healthy teeth, it may be better to opt for dark chocolate instead of crackers, according to a presentation by

What your patients don’t know about stress might hurt them

2018-09-04

We all are exposed to stress. Some of us deal with it well. Many of us don’t. Did you know that chronic stress can destroy

CDC study: U.S. HPV vaccine rate increasing 5% annually

2018-08-28

The number of U.S. adolescents who have received the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has increased five percentage points annually since 2013, according to a new

Study confirms smoking, oral sex as HPV risk factors

2018-08-22

Smoking and certain sexual behaviors are risk factors for human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, a new study has confirmed. However, the researchers found that the infection

Sugar may be the problem

2018-08-21

When patients come to me suffering from insults to their bodies, I cringe to myself. I know that there are many insults to the body,

Preop oral care reduces complications after cancer surgery

2018-08-20

We’re learning more about how oral health can influence overall health, but can preoperative dental care reduce postoperative complications in patients undergoing cancer surgery? Researchers

Can a high-tech toothbrush improve teens’ oral health?

2018-08-19

How can you get adolescents to brush longer and more effectively? Using an interactive power toothbrush connected to a smartphone could improve oral health habits

Study links oral and respiratory health in aging patients

2018-08-16

Aging patients who constantly aspirate saliva can swallow microbiota that can contribute to these patients developing pneumonia. A new large study examined how varying oral