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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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Urgent action needed to address oral health in aged care, researchers say
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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Cannabidiol may be a promising agent for promoting dental biomineralization
In vitro tests indicate that cannabidiol can stimulate the biomineralization of teeth even under inflammatory conditions, thus promoting tissue repair.
Mar 18, 2025
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Bottle feeding to get a toddler to sleep comes with health risks, says study
Parents and caregivers should avoid using a bottle to put toddlers to sleep, say experts, after new research reveals the practice is linked to dental cavities and overweight in early childhood.
Mar 18, 2025
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Understanding dental implant failure: Key risk factors and future directions
Dental implants have revolutionized the treatment of missing teeth, providing a reliable and aesthetically pleasing alternative to traditional dentures and bridges. However, implant failure remains a concern, particularly ...
Mar 17, 2025
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Scientists use technology behind Forth Bridge paint to create dental treatment
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have developed a new dental treatment to protect the teeth from decay and acid erosion, using cutting-edge civil engineering technology used to create the Forth Bridge paint. ...
Mar 13, 2025
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Pandemic dental office closures linked to increased burden on ERs from kids with dental issues
Dental office closures early in the COVID-19 pandemic were associated with a 62% increase in the share of emergency department visits from toothaches, abscesses, and other painful dental issues among children covered by Medicaid, ...
Mar 11, 2025
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Hard evidence of soft teeth: The oral symptoms of hypophosphatasia
Hypophosphatasia is a relatively common skeletal disease that primarily affects bone and tooth strength. In the third national dental survey of hypophosphatasia in Japan, recently published in Scientific Reports, researchers ...
Mar 10, 2025
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1 in 3 kids has dental problems, poll finds
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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Children get tooth brushing lessons as UK battles dental care crisis
England on Friday launched a national campaign to teach children in schools and nurseries how to brush their teeth properly, as the nation grapples with a dental health crisis.
Mar 7, 2025
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Q&A: What to know before, and after, you get dental implants
A generation ago, many people who lost teeth due to age-related complications typically wore dentures. Now, dental implants are a common alternative. In this process, a provider places a screw into the jaw, later fitted with ...
Mar 7, 2025
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Gum health: A key indicator of women's overall well-being
"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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Do you need fluoride treatment after a teeth cleaning? Dental experts weigh in
When Tristen Boyer recently had a couple of cavities filled, her dentist suggested she get fluoride treatment afterward. She has Crohn's disease, which puts her at increased risk for tooth decay.
Mar 5, 2025
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How does toothpaste affect the good bacteria in your mouth?
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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Dental implants still functional after 40 years, finds study
Dental implants used to replace single teeth continue to function well after several decades, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg. After nearly forty years, all examined implants were still in place and ...
Mar 3, 2025
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Utah moves to ban fluoride in public water
Utah may become the first state in the U.S. to ban fluoride in public water statewide, a move that would override local decisions on whether to add the cavity-fighting mineral to drinking water.
Feb 26, 2025
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Oral microbiome dictates starch's effect on cavities, study finds
It's common knowledge that sugar causes cavities, but new research provides evidence that—depending on your genetic makeup—starches could also be a contributing factor.
Feb 26, 2025
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More work needed on children's supervised toothbrushing programs
Barriers to running supervised toothbrushing programs for young children must be overcome if the UK government is to successfully tackle childhood tooth decay, researchers say.
Feb 19, 2025
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Frequent cannabis use can lead to cavities, severe tooth loss, according to study
It's long been known that smoking cannabis can lead to problems in the lungs, heart and brain.
Feb 13, 2025
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Bacteria in your mouth may hold clues to your brain health and dementia risk
Could the bacteria in your mouth predict whether you are at risk of dementia? Emerging research suggests that the bacteria living on your tongue and gums may affect how the brain works and how it changes as we age. In turn, ...
Feb 5, 2025
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Expert highlights importance of fluoride for oral and overall health
Fluoride not only strengthens teeth and leads to better health overall but also is one tool communities can use to reduce health disparities, according to Hugh J. Silk, MD, MPH, professor of family medicine & community health.
Feb 5, 2025
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Microbiome in oral biofilms differs by sex, and shapes immunity differently in females vs. males
Imagine a bustling metropolis within your mouth—a dynamic community of microorganisms forming biofilms on your teeth and gums. This oral microbiome is not only essential for maintaining oral health, but also plays a pivotal ...
Preliminary study suggests regular dental flossing may lower risk of stroke from blood clots, irregular heartbeats
Flossing your teeth at least once a week may be linked to a lower risk of stroke caused by a blood clot blocking brain blood flow and irregular heartbeats, according to a preliminary study presented at the American Stroke ...
Jan 30, 2025
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An expert breaks down how fluoride helps kids
Fluoride is an important component of children's oral health in the United States.
Jan 29, 2025
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Oral microbiome may influence dementia development, study suggests
The microbial ecosystems within our mouths may affect our cognitive function as we age, according to a study. Interventions such as prebiotics, including dietary nitrate, have the potential for delaying cognitive decline.
Jan 28, 2025
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