Is eating out really helping out?
2020-08-13
Henry Quach questions contradictory messages coming from the government with the eat out to help out scheme making junk food more affordable. Chancellor Rishi Sunak
Obesity
Combatting obesity – gastric bands could become more commonly available
2020-06-30
Gastric bands will become more readily available on the NHS as part of new plans to combat obesity. This is one of the measures Prime
Want to improve sleep apnea? Trimming tongue fat may help
2020-01-09
Reducing fat tongue may help improve obstructive sleep apnea symptoms, according to a new study published January 10 in the American Journal of Respiratory and
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
Inflammation May Tie Obesity and Periodontitis Together
2019-12-07
Obesity and periodontitis are among the most common non-communicable diseases in the United States, and these chronic conditions may be related, according to researchers at
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
Does bariatric surgery increase caries risk?
2018-01-23
Bariatric surgery is a good option for treating obesity in certain patients, but it can cause some gastrointestinal complications and oral problems. Does it increase
Fewer comorbidities seen in surgical sleep apnea patients
2017-10-17
Are there differences between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients who undergo maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) surgery and those managed medically? A new study found that those
Study finds 99% of obese kids have inflamed gums
2016-11-17
The vast majority of overweight and obese children show signs of gingivitis, according to a study in Diabetes Care. While the study was relatively small,
ADA 2016: 4 steps to screen for childhood obesity — Part 2
2016-10-25
In this two-part series, a nurse and a dietitian share why it is important to screen children for obesity within your dental practice and explain
ADA 2016: Why dentists should screen kids for obesity — Part 1
2016-10-24
In this two-part series, a nurse practitioner and a dietitian share why it’s important to screen kids for obesity within your dental practice and explain
Insulin resistance is a risk factor for perio disease
2016-09-25
People with insulin resistance are more likely to have severe periodontitis than people without insulin resistance, according a new study. The authors found that insulin
