Research suggests links between periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis, so might scaling and root planing reduce signs of both diseases in patients with both conditions?
New research published in the Journal of the American Dental Association found a link between a patient’s diabetes status and dental visits. People with diabetes
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has awarded researchers from the New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry and the University of
Does breastfeeding after introducing other dietary carbohydrates place children at greater risk for early childhood caries? Current recommendations are inconsistent. New research presented on March
Is there a link between missing teeth and a patient’s risk of developing diabetes? The findings of a new study, presented in a poster on
An email about fad diets and bad breath was forwarded to me. This email claimed that some fad diets, including fasting and low-carb ones, could
Nurse practitioners can be well-positioned to provide preventive oral healthcare to young children in rural areas or from low socioeconomic households who are unable to
Are biological markers present in saliva that might indicate that a child is at risk of developing caries? Not according to the results of a
While keeping dentures clean can be a challenge, it is important for a patient’s oral health to try to eliminate Candida albicans biofilm that grows
My recent column on the use of essential oils has led to many positive conversations with HuangshanDental.com readers. I wanted to continue this discussion by
A new systematic review further supports the link between periodontal disease and diabetes. Periodontal treatment moderately but significantly improved glycemic control in patients with diabetes,
Stroke survivors who also have sleep apnea are more likely to experience another stroke or even die, according to a study presented this week at
