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Research Evaluates Effects of Adolescents’ Dietary Patterns on Dental Caries
According to the World Health Organization, dental caries is one of the most common diseases affecting children and adults.1,2 In the United States, an...
National Poll Results Released on Frequency of Children’s Oral Health Practices
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 46% of children ages two to 19 have untreated or restored dental caries in...
Researchers Assess If Increased Protein Intake Affects Oral Health and Microbiota Composition
Oral health and nutrition are closely related. This relationship is most evident in older adults who often suffer from a decline in both oral...
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Systematic Review Analyzes the Association Between Daily Toothbrushing and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
Researchers found a cost-effective tool that could potentially reduce the incidence of pneumonia among hospitalized patients, and it's not your typical medical device -...
Oral Health and Pregnancy: Research Examines Prenatal and Dental Providers’ Knowledge and Practice Behaviors
Poor maternal oral health has been associated with adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes and early childhood caries. An estimated 75% of pregnant people develop...
Researchers Look at Caries and Tooth Loss Effects of Brushing 3x Daily
The American Dental Association (ADA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend brushing your teeth twice daily. Toothbrushing can be a...
Researchers Investigate the Association Between Periodontitis and Endometriosis
Periodontitis affects approximately 46% of the United States adult population, while endometriosis affects between 5% and 10% of women of childbearing age worldwide. Observational...
Systematic Review Examines Unfavorable Beliefs About Oral Health and Dental Care During Pregnancy
Health-related misinformation is often associated with a need for more scientific understanding or evidence and professional consensus. If the misinformation is consistently reiterated, especially...
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...
Ancient Teeth Reveal Insights into Evolution of Oral Microbiomes
A study conducted by researchers from Trinity College Dublin, in collaboration with archaeologists from Atlantic Technological University and the University of Edinburgh, has discovered...
Systematic Review Evaluates Initial Carious Lesion Rates Associated With Fixed Orthodontic Treatment
The development of carious lesions around brackets and bands used in fixed orthodontics is a common side effect of orthodontic treatment. This is likely...
Systematic Review Evaluates Effects of Periodontal Treatment on Rheumatoid Arthritis and Anti-Rheumatic Drugs on Periodontitis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and periodontitis share a key characteristic: chronic inflammation. Previous studies have identified an association between the two diseases. Individuals with RA...
Literature Review Analyzes Benefits of Incorporating Periodontitis Treatment into Diabetes Management
Type 2 diabetes is one of the fastest-growing diseases worldwide. The prevalence has more than tripled in the past 20 years. It is expected...
Systematic Review Examines Periodontitis and Development Risk of Immune-Mediated Conditions
Periodontitis is associated with an increased risk of the development of systemic conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and cognitive decline. It's been suggested...
Research Explores Potential Association Between Oral Health and Osteoporotic Fracture Risk
An association between poor oral health and a number of systemic diseases has been well established. However, questions remain regarding some systemic conditions, such...