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Poor Oral Hygiene May Lead to Metabolic Syndrome

Infection with Porphyromonas gingivalis, the bacterium that causes periodontal disease, causes skeletal metabolic dysfunction,...

Oral Hygiene Prevents Pneumonia in Patients on Ventilators

Proper oral hygiene can help patients who are on ventilators avoid ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP),...

Oral Hygiene Remains a Priority Among Consumers During the Pandemic

As National Dental Hygiene Month continues this October, 86% of consumers said they believe...

Improved Oral Hygiene Reduces Risks of Acquiring Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

Good oral health reduces the chances of acquiring ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), according to DentaQuest.

Behavioral Science Improves Kids’ Oral Hygiene Habits

Children who skip brushing their teeth at night are twice as likely to suffer...

Comic Book Takes Tween on an Oral Hygiene Adventure

Children often have poor oral hygiene habits, and they also don’t like going to...

Psychological Techniques Improve Oral Hygiene

The use of psychological techniques to communicate the risk of developing periodontal disease to...

Motivational Interviewing May Improve Oral Hygiene Behavior

Dentists always recommend brushing twice a day and flossing every day, in addition to...

Good Oral Hygiene May Help Manage Lupus

Good oral hygiene may make a difference in preventing and managing lupus and other...

Advertising Drove Early Beliefs in Oral Hygiene Practices

Conventional wisdom says that brushing your teeth prevents cavities by removing the sticky film...