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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...
Researchers Evaluate Oral Health Quality of Life in Women with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Temporomandibular Disorders
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of genetic disorders that affect connective tissue, including the skin, joints, and blood vessel walls. Characteristics and symptoms...
Literature Review Explores the Role of Vitamin D Deficiency in Pediatric Dental Caries
Dental caries is a multifactorial disease and affects a large portion of the population. It is one of the most prevalent health conditions in...
Systematic Review Evaluates the Oral Health Implications of Nicotine Pouch Use
Despite the decline in tobacco smoking rates, it remains the cause of over seven million deaths globally each year. As an alternative, manufacturers have...
Research Assesses Impact of Interdental Cleaning on Cardiovascular Disease Events and Mortality
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is responsible for one-third of all-cause mortality globally and places a considerable burden on health care systems. Increasing evidence indicates an...
Systematic Review Evaluates the Global Prevalence of Dental Caries Among Racially Minoritized Children
Dental caries is one of the most prevalent preventable infectious diseases worldwide, with an estimated 2.5 billion people affected. Families with low income have...
QUIZ: Test Your Trismus Knowledge
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Researchers Investigate Additional Palatal Nerve and Artery Supply to the Maxillary Teeth
It is a common belief that human anatomy has been well-investigated and is fully understood. However, head and neck anatomy has been updated frequently,...
Research Evaluates Associations of Type 2 Diabetes, Dental Diseases, Poor Oral Hygiene, and Heart Failure Risk
Periodontal and cardiovascular diseases have an established association. A causal link is still being explored. Nonetheless, the two diseases are prevalent and a public...
QUIZ: Test Your Bruxism Knowledge
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