Mediterranean diet may reduce gum disease
People living in the U.K. and following a diet close to the Mediterranean diet are more likely to have better gum health, with potentially lower amounts of gum disease and inflammation.
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Disease or Syndrome: Periodontal Diseases
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Do you really need a dental check-up and clean every six months?
Just over half of Australian adults saw a dental practitioner in the past 12 months, most commonly for a check-up.
Sep 4, 2025
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Q&A: These genetic insights into rheumatoid arthritis could help design better treatments
People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) often have trouble getting out of bed in the morning, let alone getting to the rheumatologist for a checkup or participating in a research study. This makes a deeper understanding of ...
Aug 28, 2025
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Kids need to floss too, even their baby teeth. But how do you actually get them to do it?
A survey from the Australian Dental Association out this week shows about 3 in 4 children never floss their teeth, or have adults do it for them. Many of the survey respondents thought it wasn't worthwhile for baby teeth.
Jul 31, 2025
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Gum disease, decay, missing teeth: Why is mental illness linked to poorer oral health?
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.
Jul 2, 2025
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From vigorous brushing to clear aligners, here's what might be causing your gums to recede
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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Researchers combine 3D bioprinting with AI to personalize oral soft tissue grafts
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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Going to the dentist is expensive. Here are 3 things you can do to protect your oral health—and 3 things to avoid
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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Fresh breath starts with healthy gums
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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Study links lack of oral health care with complications during pregnancy
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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