Investigating the link between gut and gum health

2018-04-17

I get inspired about things to which others may respond with a yawn. Well, it’s the geek in me coming out. For example a July

How to talk with parents and kids about HPV vaccination

2018-04-12

Have you talked to patients about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine today? The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) hopes so. The association is leading the

Is scaling and root planing effective for treating rheumatoid arthritis?

2018-04-11

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?

JADA: People with diabetes visit the dentist less often

2018-04-05

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

NIDCR gives $2M for perio disease and diabetes research

2018-04-01

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

AADR 2018: Kids’ caries risk not increased by breastfeeding

2018-03-22

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

New study links missing teeth and diabetes risk

2018-03-20

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

Fad diets and oral health

2018-03-20

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

What do nurses know about pediatric oral health?

2018-03-01

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

Can biomarkers in saliva predict caries risk in kids?

2018-02-21

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

Study seeks best cleanser for denture biofilm

2018-02-06

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

Oral bacteria’s role in healthy blood pressure

2018-02-06

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