People with poor mental health face many challenges. One that's perhaps lesser known is that they're more likely than the overall population to have poor oral health.
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One of the most common concerns patients bring to the dental chair is receding gums. Often, the immediate assumption is: "I must have gum disease." While this can be true, gum recession isn't always a clear-cut sign of disease. ...
May 5, 2025
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A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed a method to fabricate personalized gingival (gum) tissue grafts using an innovative combination of 3D bioprinting and artificial intelligence ...
Apr 4, 2025
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Around 1 in 3 Australians delayed their visit to a dentist in the last financial year—or didn't go at all—due to cost.
Mar 26, 2025
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Bad breath can be an unwelcome distraction in social and intimate moments. Whether you are on a first date, attending an important meeting or simply spending time with loved ones, fresh breath plays a crucial role in making ...
Mar 25, 2025
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For pregnant women in the U.S., the use of oral health services during pregnancy remains low, with fewer than 40% seeking preventive oral health care. So reports a study conducted by the Oral Health Workforce Research Center, ...
Mar 20, 2025
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New research from the Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA) research center based at SAHMRI has revealed one in five people living in Australian residential aged care (RAC) facilities has a significant oral health problem, ...
Mar 19, 2025
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More than one in three parents say their child has struggled with cavities, stained teeth, gum problems or tooth pain in the past two years, a new national poll shows.
Mar 10, 2025
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"Many women don't realize the connection between hormonal changes and their gum health," says Nicola West, secretary general of the European Federation of Periodontology. "Throughout different stages of a woman's life, such ...
Mar 7, 2025
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The goal of brushing one's teeth is to have fresh breath and prevent cavities. But the effect of toothpaste on the complex ecosystem of bacteria in our mouths—the oral microbiome—is often overlooked.
Mar 3, 2025
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