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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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Researchers Find the Mechanism Behind Potential Anticancer Properties in Lidocaine
Lidocaine is a widely used local anesthetic in dentistry, known for its ability to successfully inhibit pain signals from sensory neurons, typically administered through...
The Mystery of Tooth Enamel Defects: A New Autoimmune Disorder Discovered
Tooth enamel is the most mineralized substance within the human body. However, for approximately one in every ten individuals and one-third of children with...
Researchers Find that Viking Age Dentistry Was Probably More Sophisticated than Previously Thought
Viking lore often conjures images of fierce warriors, longships, and far-reaching conquests, but a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg reveals another facet...
Oral Microbiome and Diet: Researchers Analyze DNA from Ancient “Chewing Gum”
What did people consume along the west coast of Scandinavia 10,000 years ago? A study involving the analysis of DNA found in a piece...
QUIZ: Test Your Oral White Lesions Knowledge
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Research Investigates Patient and Practitioner Perspectives on Tooth Extractions without Clinical Justification
There are many different routine treatments provided in dentistry, including tooth extraction. The reasons for extractions vary, but they are usually performed based on...
Systematic Review Analyzes the Association Between Periodontal Disease and Stroke
Evidence suggests that chronic infectious diseases, including periodontitis and gingivitis, can lead to atherosclerosis, which is a risk factor for stroke and coronary heart...