Oral health

Psoriasis Linked to Poor Oral Health

Dental health and diet may have an impact on the development and severity of...

Vaping’s Growing Popularity Sparks Concern

Lately, news reports about electronic cigarettes and vaping are appearing on an almost daily...

Kids Who Watch Lots of TV Have Lots of Cavities

Children who watch more than 90 minutes of television a day are 33% more...

The Silent Killer Only Dentists Can Stop

It’s a bacterial infection that affects 47.2% of adults age 30 and older and...

Periodontitis May Indicate Risk of Cognitive Decline

Cognitive functioning and dementia can dramatically affect the conditions for oral health, according to...

A Third of Adults Brush Their Teeth Incorrectly

One third of adults in the United States are under-brushing or over-brushing their teeth,...

UTHealth Opens Physicians’ Clinic at Dental School

Many patients often postpone dental care because they’re dealing with other health issues that...

School Nurses Lead the Charge for Good Oral Health in Schools

School nurses have a big job. Whether treating a scraped knee or taking care...

NDP Proposes Free Dental Care for All Canadians

Canada’s New Democrat Party (NDP) has announced that it is committed to working toward...

Assistant Surgeon General Visits UTHSC College of Dentistry

Rear Admiral Timothy Ricks, DMD, MPH, chief dental officer of the US Public Health...