DENTAL RESEARCH

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, dietary choices, alcohol intake, and sedentary lifestyle. However, oral health status is a lesser-known risk...

Researchers Examine How Clinical Environmental Factors Impact Ergonomics in Dental Hygiene Students

Dental professionals are at an increased risk of developing work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). With prevalence rates reaching up to 81% among dentists and 96% among dental hygienists, WMSDs are a workforce retention concern. These disorders are driven by the...

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 progression, but in addition to specific genetic components, a large body of evidence indicates systemic...

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