mortality

Increased Alcohol Use May Impact Oral Health During the Pandemic

Alcohol consumption appears to be increasing Down Under, according to the Australian Dental Association...

Global Smokeless Tobacco Deaths Increase By a Third

The number of global deaths due to smokeless tobacco has increased by a third...

Biomarkers Distinguish Oral Cancer from Healthy Tissue

Researchers from the University of Otago and the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) have discovered...

Severe Periodontitis Predicts Higher Cirrhosis Mortality

Severe periodontitis as defined by standard periodontology criteria strongly predicts higher all-cause mortality among...

Novel Sippy Cup Could Save Infants’ Lives in Developing Countries

Starvation is a real threat for many infants who cannot breastfeed in the developing...

Patients Want More Oral Cancer Education

Despite the dental community’s educational efforts during Oral Cancer Awareness Month each April, 58%...

The UK Encourages Dentists to Discuss Smoking’s Dangers

On March 9, the United Kingdom (UK) celebrated No Smoking Day. Yet dentists around...

Periodontitis Linked to Higher Kidney Disease Mortality

Patients with chronic kidney disease and periodontitis have a higher mortality rate than patients...

Saliva Antibodies Offer Clues to Mortality Risks

Lower levels of antibodies in saliva are associated with an elevated risk of mortality...

Compared to Peers, US Health Comes up Short

This health disadvantage exists even though the United States spends more per capita on...