Industry News
Increased Alcohol Use May Impact Oral Health During the Pandemic
Alcohol consumption appears to be increasing Down Under, according to the Australian Dental Association...
Industry News
Global Smokeless Tobacco Deaths Increase By a Third
The number of global deaths due to smokeless tobacco has increased by a third...
Industry News
Biomarkers Distinguish Oral Cancer from Healthy Tissue
Researchers from the University of Otago and the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) have discovered...
Industry News
Severe Periodontitis Predicts Higher Cirrhosis Mortality
Severe periodontitis as defined by standard periodontology criteria strongly predicts higher all-cause mortality among...
Industry News
Novel Sippy Cup Could Save Infants’ Lives in Developing Countries
Starvation is a real threat for many infants who cannot breastfeed in the developing...
Industry News
Patients Want More Oral Cancer Education
Despite the dental community’s educational efforts during Oral Cancer Awareness Month each April, 58%...
Todays Dental News
The UK Encourages Dentists to Discuss Smoking’s Dangers
On March 9, the United Kingdom (UK) celebrated No Smoking Day. Yet dentists around...
Industry News
Periodontitis Linked to Higher Kidney Disease Mortality
Patients with chronic kidney disease and periodontitis have a higher mortality rate than patients...
Industry News
Saliva Antibodies Offer Clues to Mortality Risks
Lower levels of antibodies in saliva are associated with an elevated risk of mortality...
Science and Medicine
Compared to Peers, US Health Comes up Short
This health disadvantage exists even though the United States spends more per capita on...