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Researchers Use Saliva Analysis to Help Diagnose Pain in Patients with Dementia
Dementia is a pervasive and heartbreaking condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. As the disease progresses, patients often lose their ability to communicate,...
Research Assesses Impact of Interdental Cleaning on Cardiovascular Disease Events and Mortality
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is responsible for one-third of all-cause mortality globally and places a considerable burden on health care systems. Increasing evidence indicates an...
Researchers Assess Medical Practitioners’ Knowledge of the Oral-Systemic Association
Maintaining good oral health is essential for overall systemic well-being, as it significantly impacts an individual's quality of life. According to the World Health...
Literature Review Assesses Impact of Oral Health Education on Patients in Cardiology Hospital Settings
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is widely recognized as the leading cause of death worldwide. Many modifiable risk factors are well known, such as smoking status,...
QUIZ: Test Your Knowledge of Historical Women in Dentistry
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Researchers Investigate the Impact of Periodontitis and Systemic Inflammation with Mortality Risk
Cardiovascular disease has been one of the leading causes of death worldwide for many years. Genetic factors play a role in disease onset and...
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...
QUIZ: Test Your Knowledge of Children’s Dental Health
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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...