Dentistry
Experts call for more active prevention of tooth decay for children's teeth
A dentist's drill might not be the best way to tackle tooth decay in children's teeth, a new study has concluded.
Nov 27, 2019
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Health
Decline in primary care visits continued after ACA
The long-term decrease in primary care contact was not interrupted following implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), according to a study published in the November/December issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.
Nov 26, 2019
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Dentistry
Cognitive decline and periodontitis
Cognitive functioning and dementia can dramatically affect the conditions for oral health. A new dissertation by researcher Helena Nilsson reveals after she participated in a unique global study on aging.
Oct 16, 2019
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Cardiology
Risk of heart valve infections rising in hospitals
People with heart disease or defective or artificial heart valves are at increased risk of developing a potentially deadly valve infection. Rutgers researchers reported that new risk factors for this condition have emerged ...
Sep 29, 2019
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Dentistry
How seniors perceive oral health may make all the difference whether they will seek treatment, according to study
How do senior citizens perceive the importance of their oral health? The answer to that question might make all the difference whether they'll decide to seek treatment.
Sep 25, 2019
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Dentistry
Lack of toothbrushing for seniors in nursing homes is a serious health risk
Elderly people in nursing homes often go without a good toothbrushing.
Sep 18, 2019
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Dentistry
How pipeline programs can increase diversity in dentistry
The field of dentistry has a diversity problem. Despite calls for a more diverse workforce, only 15.2 percent of dental school applicants in 2016 were underrepresented minorities, according to the American Dental Education ...
Sep 10, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
New study highlights sociodemographic disparities in oral cancer screening rates
Oral cancer accounts for 2 percent of reported malignancies and 1.2 percent of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Oral cancer screening (OCS), recommended by the American Dental Association since 2010, can help to ...
Aug 21, 2019
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HIV & AIDS
People living with HIV struggle to access much-needed dental care
Nearly 37 million people were living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) globally in 2017, according to the World Health Organization.
Jul 25, 2019
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Dentistry
Visits to the dentist decline in old age, especially among minorities
Visits to the dentist drop significantly after adults turn 80, finds a new study by researchers at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing and the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa.
Jul 24, 2019
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