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.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Water fluoridation is effective in preventing tooth decay overall, but there are greater benefits for children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, University of Queensland research has found.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Mouthwashes have long bragged about killing 99.9% of germs in your mouth, but Rutgers Health researchers suggest this scorched-earth approach may harm oral health by eliminating beneficial bacteria along with the bad.This article was originally […]
“He hides his smile in every school photo,” Jayden’s mother told me, holding up a picture of her 6-year-old son.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
A systematic review from King’s College London sets out to explore the geographic barriers to dental care and makes dental access recommendations for health policy.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Programs delivering fluoride varnish in schools significantly reduce cavities in children. That is a key finding of our recently published study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Early childhood caries (ECC)—the world’s most prevalent chronic childhood disease—disproportionately targets specific teeth, a mystery that has remained unresolved until now.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
A new study has gained international attention for providing clear, research-based answers to a question dentists worldwide have debated for years: Should an open or closed surgical technique be used when children have canine teeth […]
By weaving oral health into primary care education, research, and community practice, recent studies demonstrate that prevention-driven, patient-centered care is imperative for a healthy population.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Living in zero gravity can lead to periodontitis, a common and serious condition where the gums become inflamed and the bone that supports teeth starts to break down, eventually leading to tooth loss, scientists reveal […]
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