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Research Evaluates Prevalence of Delayed Oral Health Care among Adults with Diabetes
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 38.4 million people of all ages have diabetes in the United States.1 Diabetes increases...
QUIZ: Test Your Tobacco and Nicotine Cessation Knowledge
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Researchers Examine Nonopioid vs. Opioid Analgesics Effectiveness after Third Molar Extractions
For many, third-molar extractions are often a memorable experience. In some cases, it’s memorable due to the pain and discomfort associated with the procedure....
Systematic Review Examines Unfavorable Beliefs about Oral Health and Dental Care During Pregnancy
Health-related misinformation is often associated with a need for more scientific understanding or evidence and professional consensus. If the misinformation is consistently reiterated, especially...
Researchers Compare Sleep Apnea Oral Appliances’ Effects on the Periodontium
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by recurrent episodes of partial or complete upper airway obstruction, often caused by the collapse of the airway...
Literature Review Assesses Impact of Oral Health Education on Patients in Cardiology Hospital Settings
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is widely recognized as the leading cause of death worldwide. Many modifiable risk factors are well known, such as smoking status,...
QUIZ: Test Your Dental Hygiene History Knowledge
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Systematic Review Examines the Association of Vitamin D and Dental Caries in Children
Nutrition plays a critical role in oral and systemic health. While dental caries is a multifactorial disease, it is primarily driven by the disruption...
Scoping Review Evaluates Parental Oral Health Literacy’s Influence on Children’s Oral Health Outcomes
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized health literacy as a vital health factor in the 21st century. Health literacy, which includes oral health...
Systematic Review Assesses the Association between Maternal Smoking during Pregnancy and Dental Development
Conditions affecting orofacial development can significantly impact the quality of life. Identifying and understanding potential causes is critical for proper patient education and early...
Researchers Investigate the Impact of Periodontitis and Systemic Inflammation with Mortality Risk
Cardiovascular disease has been one of the leading causes of death worldwide for many years. Genetic factors play a role in disease onset and...
QUIZ: Test Your Saliva and Salivary Gland Knowledge
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Systematic Review Evaluates Initial Carious Lesion Rates Associated with Fixed Orthodontic Treatment
The development of carious lesions around brackets and bands used in fixed orthodontics is a common side effect of orthodontic treatment. This is likely...
Oral Health and Pregnancy: Research Examines Prenatal and Dental Providers’ Knowledge and Practice Behaviors
Poor maternal oral health has been associated with adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes and early childhood caries. An estimated 75% of pregnant people develop...
Research Finds a High Abundance of Previously Unknown Antibiotic-Resistant Genes in Bacteria
The rise in antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections is a significant global concern, causing nearly five million deaths annually. Bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics through changes...
QUIZ: Test Your Tooth Eruption Knowledge
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Scoping Review Examines Bridging the Gap between Oral Health and Dietary Guidelines
Oral health is often overlooked when considering overall well-being and health policy decisions. Poor oral health has been coined as a "silent epidemic" that...