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Researchers Investigate the Associations of Dental Disease, Oral Hygiene Care, and Dementia Risk
Dementia impacts around 50 million individuals globally and is projected to double every two decades, making it a significant public health concern. Although dementia's...
The Research Behind Embrace WetBond Pit & Fissure Sealant
Disclosure: This article is sponsored content from Pulpdent as part of our sponsored partner program.
Dental caries remains one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in...
Researchers Investigate Metformin as an Adjunctive Therapy for Periodontal Disease Treatment
Periodontal disease is a complex inflammatory condition associated with an imbalance in the microbial environment, requiring effective cell turnover and regulation of inflammation to...
Research Finds a High Abundance of Previously Unknown Antibiotic-Resistant Genes in Bacteria
The rise in antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections is a significant global concern, causing nearly five million deaths annually. Bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics through changes...
Research Evaluates Associations of Type 2 Diabetes, Dental Diseases, Poor Oral Hygiene, and Heart Failure Risk
Periodontal and cardiovascular diseases have an established association. A causal link is still being explored. Nonetheless, the two diseases are prevalent and a public...
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...
Researchers Identify Trajectories of Opioid Prescribing by Dentists in the United States
In the United States, dentists prescribe opioids more frequently and in higher quantities than their counterparts in other countries. This practice has been associated...
Systematic Review Evaluates the Impact of Vitamin D on Periodontal Health
Previously, it has been proposed that vitamin D could potentially improve periodontal health. In a recently published systematic review, the authors investigated the role...
Researchers Assess Dental Sealant Placement Rates After Implementing a Clinical Decision Support System
Dental sealants are a highly effective method for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents who are at higher risk of developing dental caries....
Researchers Evaluate Drug Therapy for Obesity-Related Sleep Apnea
In collaboration with international partners, researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have completed a study highlighting the potential of...
Ancient Dental Calculus Reveals an Oral Microbiome Shift After the Black Death
The 14th century's Second Plague Pandemic, also known as the Black Death, killed 30% to 60% of the European population and had a profound...
Researchers Create Promising Urine Test for Early Detection of Oropharyngeal Cancers
Researchers at the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center have created a urine-based test that detects minute DNA fragments shed by HPV-positive oropharyngeal...
Researchers Examine the Emotional Journey and Hidden Difficulties of Denture Wearers
Improvements in dental care with a shift toward prevention, coupled with an aging population and the societal emphasis on maintaining a healthy smile, have...
Early Childhood Caries Research: Using Silver Diamine Fluoride in Combination with Fluoride Varnish
Early childhood caries (ECC) has persistently plagued children for decades. In 2017, untreated ECC was estimated to be the tenth most prevalent condition globally,...
Researchers Evaluate the Effects of Bruxism on Implant Failure and Bone Loss
Bruxism is defined as “the repetitive jaw muscle activity characterized by the clenching or grinding of teeth and/or by bracing or thrusting of the...
Researchers Compare Dentists’ and Hygienists’ Awareness and Clinical Management of Xerostomia
Saliva has several important functions that assist in preventing oral diseases, including lubricating soft tissues, regulating pH levels, clearing food particles, antimicrobial function, and...
Researchers Assess Cost Effectiveness of Supportive Periodontal Care
The importance and effectiveness of supportive periodontal care have been well established. However, disease progression is not uncommon among individuals being treated with supportive...