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Soft drinks found to be the crucial link between obesity and tooth wear

Softdrinks link to tooth wear

A new study published in the journal Clinical Oral Investigations, has found that sugar-sweetened acidic drinks, such as soft drinks, is the common factor between obesity and tooth wear among adults.

How to start talking to patients about the oral-systemic connection

Podcast_Oral Systemic Connection

There is no question that there is a direct link between patients’ oral health and overall health. However, many dental professionals have reported that communicating that connection is more difficult than expected. Additionally, when topics are difficult, we human beings often push them into the background of our priorities.

Oral infections in childhood may increase risk of cardiovascular diseases in adulthood

Oral infections in childhood

A new study has suggested that common oral infection in childhood is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis in adulthood. A new study has suggested that common oral infection in childhood is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis in adulthood.