News tagged with oral health problems


Women over 40 still need effective contraception, research says

Women reaching the age of 40 tend to be less vigilant about birth control because they think the risk of pregnancy is low – or that birth control can cause health problems - but a review of the evidence by a team that includes ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Mar 25, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Early dental care can help keep kids smiling for years to come

(HealthDay)—Every baby has a beautiful smile, and to keep it that way, parents should teach good dental habits at an early age, experts say.

Dentistry created Feb 10, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Dental school, foster care agency partnership improves child health, aids student training

A partnership between a New York City dental school and a local foster care agency has provided consistent dental care to more than 650 children, and may serve as a model for other dental school program curriculums. The success ...

Pediatrics created Oct 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Poor oral health can mean missed school, lower grades

Poor oral health, dental disease, and tooth pain can put kids at a serious disadvantage in school, according to a new Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC study.

Dentistry created Aug 13, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Improving violence victims' mental health

(Medical Xpress) -- New guidance developed by Cardiff experts to improve mental health outcomes for people affected by violence has been published by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jul 12, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

For children, there's no place like (a dental) home

(Medical Xpress) -- Tooth decay is the most chronic disease among children. In one year, more than 51 million hours of school is missed because of tooth decay or other dental-related illness. And even when ...

Health created May 27, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0