Oral health

Poor Oral Health Linked to Cognitive Decline

Oral health is essential to psychological well-being and overall oral health in older adults,...

Taxing Sugary Beverages by Sugar Content Would Boost Health and Economic Gains

Taxing sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) by the amount of sugar they contain, rather than by...

There’s No Single Silver Bullet for Improving Oral and Systemic Health

Controversy in the dental profession regarding best practices is common. For example, topics such...

Sports Drinks Endanger Elite Athletes’ Oral Health

While Olympic and professional athletes have better oral hygiene habits than the rest of...

Dental Groups Defend Fluoride After Study Implicates It in Lower IQs

A recent study published by JAMA Pediatrics suggests that there is a link between...

Cash on Hand Determines What the Tooth Fairy Gives

Several circumstances determine how much the Tooth Fairy leaves under the pillow when children...

Grants to Support Research Into Smoking’s Impact on Oral Health

Two research projects at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of...

Increased Costs Keep People from Going to the Dentist

Increasing costs are the main reason why people delay or avoid going to the...

Patterson Foundation Awards $187,460 in Grants

The Patterson Foundation recently announced $187,460 in grant funding to 11 nonprofit organizations in...

E-Cigarettes Present Risks to Oral and Systemic Health

Electronic cigarettes and vaping have become hot and controversial topics. Every week it seems,...