MeSH tree: C07.465.714.533
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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The mouth is often described as a window to overall health—and for good reason. A growing body of research reveals a significant link between poor dental hygiene and cardiovascular disease. While these two areas of health ...
May 1, 2025
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A University at Buffalo study using a sample of postmenopausal women is the first to examine the association between diet quality and the oral microbiome.
Apr 14, 2025
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Titanium micro-particles in the oral mucosa around dental implants are common. This is shown in a new study from the University of Gothenburg and Uppsala University, which also identified 14 genes that may be affected by ...
Apr 9, 2025
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The prevalence of tooth and gum issues among teenage (academy) professional footballers in England is high, finds research published in the open-access journal BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine.
Apr 8, 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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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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Clinical research has long focused on ways to harness the actions of the immune system. From vaccines to immunotherapies, researchers have used their knowledge of the immune system to develop therapies to treat or prevent ...
Feb 27, 2025
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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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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 ...
