Survey Reveals COVID-19 a Major Factor in Americans’ Failing Dental Health
A recent survey commissioned by the American Association of Endodontists reveals that more than half of Americans say the COVID-19 pandemic has caused them to … more
Dental Health
Tooth Decay May Result From Immune Response, Not Just Bacterial Plaque
Cavities in teeth may result from an immune system response, not just bacteria, according to a recent U of T study. This counters decades of established … more
Genetic Make-Up Has Little Impact on Dental Health, New Study Finds
A new study has found genetic makeup does not predispose people to tooth decay, however, the research did find that children with overweight mothers are … more
Causes of Mouth Sores in People with HIV
Mouth sores, also known as ulcers, are a common symptom of HIV. Mouth sores can have a profound impact on a person’s quality of life … more
People Affected by Mental Health at Higher Risk of Poor Dental Outcomes
Researchers from The University of Western Australia say more needs to be done to help improve the quality of dental health care for people who … more
1 out of 5 Texans Has Not Seen a Dentist in 5 Years or More
Many Texans would agree that healthy teeth and gums are important, however a Guardian survey shows Texans aren’t backing it up with regular visits to the dentist. … more
Nunavut Dental Health Needs Action: Dentist
When Márta Demoth worked as a dentist in Nunavut, she says she felt more like a firefighter than a dentist. The teeth of many of … more
Uneducated Parents Blamed for Children’s Poor Oral Health
Editor’s Note: Where does the responsibility lie? While this article is about British parents and their lack of education in good oral hygiene to pass … more
Gap in Dentists Performing Health Assessments Caused By…
A recent trending topic in dentistry has seen dental professionals promoting oral health’s direct effects on patients’ overall health. This is seen in campaigns, days … more
Canadian Seniors Can’t Afford Basic Dental Care
Leslie Arlene Henderson has lost multiple teeth. She can’t remember the last time she had major dental work. And for the last year, she’s been in … more
Poor Oral Health and Seniors Falling Correlated, Says Study
An April 29 article in Medical News Bulletin reports on the JAGES Project Longitudinal Study, which sent out questionnaires to roughly 40 thousand Japanese men and women over … more
FDI Puts Focus on Global Prevention of Periodontal Disease
FDI World Dental Federation published two resources – a white paper and a practical guide – as part of its Global Periodontal Health Project (GPHP), … more
Youth Sports Season Sends 600,000 to the Emergency Room Each Year
Now that it is spring, even more children and teenagers will hit the field for youth sports. Unfortunately, that also means dangers to their mouths … more
Alcoholic Drinks Linked to Harmful Oral Bacteria
When compared with nondrinkers, men and women who had one or more alcoholic drinks per day had an overabundance of oral bacteria linked to gum … more
Primary Care Physicians Feel Unprepared to Provide Oral Health Care
A new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill suggests that primary care physicians may feel underequipped to provide adequate oral health … more
Research Finds Link Between Fertility and Tooth Loss
Having a larger family is linked to a heightened tooth loss risk for mums, suggest the results of a large European study published online in … more
High Levels of Tooth Decay Across Australian Population Cause Concern
Only half of all Australians brush their teeth twice a day and it’s contributing to high levels of decay across the country, a report card … more
Cancer Risk from Oral Precancerous Lesions Higher in Non-Smokers
Precancerous lesions in the mouths of non-smokers are more likely to progress to cancer than those in smokers, new research from the University of British … more
Dental Calculus Sheds Light on Ancestors’ Tobacco Use
A team of scientists including researchers from Washington State University has shown for the first time that nicotine residue can be extracted from plaque, also … more
Red Wine Chemicals Help Fight Tooth Decay, Gum Disease
Red wine has previously been linked to a range of supposed health benefits, from helping the heart to lowering the risk of diabetes. Now a … more