Dentistry
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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Obstetrics & gynaecology
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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Dentistry
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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Dentistry
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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Dentistry
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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Health
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.
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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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Dentistry
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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