DENTAL RESEARCH

Narrative Review Examines Integrating Oral Health in Cancer Care for Older Adults

The global population of older adults is expanding, with an estimated 22% of the worldwide population belonging to this demographic by 2050. This growth necessitates an assessment of health policies to support healthy aging, which is defined as the...

Systematic Review Evaluates the Global Prevalence of Dental Caries Among Racially Minoritized Children

Dental caries is one of the most prevalent preventable infectious diseases worldwide, with an estimated 2.5 billion people affected. Families with low income have a higher prevalence of dental caries, likely due to multiple barriers to care. Some barriers...

Research Evaluates Prevalence of Delayed Oral Health Care among Adults with Diabetes

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 38.4 million people of all ages have diabetes in the United States.1 Diabetes increases the risk of developing periodontal disease. Conversely, treating periodontal disease has been shown to improve...

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