DENTAL RESEARCH

Researchers Assess Levels of Health and Oral Health Literacy and the Influence of Sociodemographic...

While defined in various ways, health literacy (HL) generally describes the observable skills required to access, comprehend, evaluate, and apply information to make informed health-related decisions. These capabilities vary among individuals, making limited HL a widespread challenge for health...

Scoping Review Examines Bridging the Gap between Oral Health and Dietary Guidelines

Oral health is often overlooked when considering overall well-being and health policy decisions. Poor oral health has been coined as a "silent epidemic" that impacts about 4 billion people worldwide. In the United States alone, the annual financial impact...

Consensus Report Evaluates Periodontal-Systemic Associations and Integrated Management Roles for Family Doctors

Periodontitis is a significant global public health concern and the most common non-communicable disease (NCD), with its severe form affecting 1.1 billion people worldwide. This chronic inflammatory condition destroys tooth-supporting tissues and, if untreated, progresses to tooth loss. Its...

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