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
Oral and Systemic Health
Our Immune System Could Actually Be Contributing to Dental Cavities
The immune system does essential work in keeping us alive and healthy, but when it malfunctions it can cause problems – and there’s new evidence that one of those … more
Heart Attack Victim Thankful for Dental Office Staff That Saved Her Life
Melissa Dunlay expected Jan. 30 would be like any other day. She got up, got her kids ready for school, and went to her dentist … more
2019 – The Year of Airway and Collaboration for Optimal Health
Dentists wield enormous power over their patients’ medical outcomes – positive and negative – and it starts with our intimacy with people’s airways. 2019 will … more
Oklahoma Scientists Discover Link between Dental Hygiene and Lupus Symptoms
Scientists at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation say they’ve found a link between dental hygiene and lupus. Angie Rolke is living proof of the connection. … more
Dental Flossing, Other Behaviors Linked with Higher Levels of PFAS in Body
A new study suggests certain types of consumer behaviors, including flossing, contribute to elevated levels in the body of toxic PFAS chemicals. PFAS are water- … more
Study: Older Women Who Suffer From Tooth Loss are More Likely to Develop High Blood Pressure
Postmenopausal women who have experienced loss of all teeth are at higher risk of developing high blood pressure, according to a University at Buffalo study … more
Tooth Loss Can Indicate Malnutrition, Rutgers Study Says
Older adults are at risk for both impaired oral health and malnutrition, according to a study by Rutgers University researchers. The study, recently published in … more
Thousands of Patients Consult GPs Regarding Dental Issues
A new study by the British Journal of General Practice (BJGP) shows that hundreds of thousands of patients are wrongly going to their GP requiring dental … more
Poor Oral Health Linked to Higher Blood Pressure, Worse Blood Pressure Control
People with high blood pressure taking medication for their condition are more likely to benefit from the therapy if they have good oral health, according … 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
5 Ways to Boost Your Immune System This Fall
Is this you? “I get two bad colds a year, one in the winter and another in the summer.” A week or two of down … more
Dental Research Shows That Smoking Weakens Immune Systems
As if lung cancer, emphysema and heart disease weren’t enough, there’s more bad news for cigarette smokers. Researchers at the Case Western Reserve University School … more
Connecting the Mouth and Body in 21st Century Healthcare
Philips Oral Healthcare hosted its bi-annual Symposium in Amsterdam with a series of internationally renowned speakers exploring the future of oral health and overall health … 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