Tag Archives: Oral Health

Oral health remains top medical concern in U.S.

Oral Health Concerns

September 24, 2019 — U.S. patients are more concerned about their oral health than any other health issue, and the problem is compounded by patients’ limited access to dental care, according to a September 23 research report by DentaQuest.

Does poor oral health impact brain function?

Oral Health's impact to the brain

The International Journal of Dental Hygiene recently released an article, “Success of non‐surgical periodontal therapy in adult periodontitis patients‐a retrospective analysis,” that studied adult patients who had undergone periodontal treatment.

Readiness to serve includes dental fitness, good oral health

Dental Fitness

September 26, 2019 — U.S. service members need to stay fit and ready for the fight at any time and at any place, and a big part of that is keeping all parts of the body healthy. That includes oral health.

Success Rates of Non‐Surgical Periodontal Therapy in Adult Perio Patients

Success Rates of Non‐Surgical Periodontal Therapy

The International Journal of Dental Hygiene recently released an article, “Success of non‐surgical periodontal therapy in adult periodontitis patients‐a retrospective analysis,” that studied adult patients who had undergone periodontal treatment.

TOOTH OR FALSE? Five Dental Myths Debunked

Dental Myths Debunked

Tooth be told, there’s a lot of potential misunderstandings when it comes to dental treatment and proper dental care which fuels the lack of excitement when you see an upcoming dental appointment on your calendar. And while its true that going to the dentist isn’t all fun and games, knowing the truth behind certain myths will certainly help your chances of maintaining good oral health.

Eating disorders linked with poor gum conditions, quality of life

Eating Disorders and Oral Hygiene

August 20, 2019 — Patients diagnosed with anorexia and bulimia have significantly worse periodontal conditions and poorer oral health-related quality of life, such as physical and psychological limitations, according to a new study published in the Journal of Periodontology.

Study Concludes Poor Oral Health Increases the Risk of Liver Cancer

Study Concludes Poor Oral Health Increases the Risk of Liver Cancer

Patients have probably heard stories about how poor oral health can lead to a variety of medical conditions, some of them serious. However, some patients may have doubts about the seriousness of the oral-systemic link.

Metals top list of common allergens at the dental office

Metals top list of common allergens at the dental office

August 2, 2019 — Which dental materials are responsible for the most contact allergies? Researchers looked at patient data and found metals topped the list, but other common culprits included composites and cosmetic materials.

Researchers Find Groundbreaking Connection between Oral Bacteria and Stroke

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Finnish researchers at the University of Tampere have new findings that show the presence of common oral bacteria in cerebral emboli for the first time.