DENTAL RESEARCH

Systematic Review Evaluates Clinical Outcomes of Probiotics as an Adjunct to Periodontal Therapy

Probiotics are live microorganisms that may confer health benefits when administered in adequate amounts and when the appropriate genus, species, subspecies, or strain is used (alone or in combination). In the past, they have been used in treating various...

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 gingivitis, with only about 40% of pregnant people receiving dental hygiene care during pregnancy. Additionally,...

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 impacts about 4 billion people worldwide. In the United States alone, the annual financial impact...

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