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

5 oral health myths your patients might believe

2018-07-24

When I’m in conversation with my colleagues, my team, and my patients, I remind them not to believe everything they hear — no, I’m not

Poor oral hygiene linked to increased heart disease risk

2018-07-09

Poor oral health has been once again linked to cardiovascular disease (CVD). A recent study found that adults with periodontitis and poor oral hygiene habits

Overall tobacco use down among U.S. students

2018-06-13

The number of U.S. middle and high school students who use tobacco products has significantly dropped since 2011, according to new data from the U.S.

Study: Stronger link between periodontitis and diabetes in men

2018-06-03

Are men and women with type 2 diabetes just as likely to have periodontal disease? Periodontitis and type 2 diabetes share a connection, but men

Study: Oral hygiene can aid heart attack recovery

2018-04-23

Can good oral hygiene help your patients recover from a heart attack? The same bacteria that cause periodontitis also inhibited blood vessel healing in an

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