Oral health

Severe Tooth Decay May Indicate Dental Neglect

Severe tooth decay in children that requires surgery by oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMFS)...

Serious Dental and Vision Conditions Linked With Poor Overall Health

People with serious dental and vision conditions are more likely to suffer from other...

Tooth Loss May Indicate Malnutrition in Older Adults

Older adults are at risk for both impaired oral health and malnutrition, according to...

Irish Famine Victims’ Heavy Smoking Led to Dental Decay

Irish Famine victims were heavy smokers, which caused badly rotten teeth, according to researchers...

Children Have Positive Feelings About Losing Their Baby Teeth

The first lost baby tooth is an important milestone in every child’s life, and...

NIDCR Seeks Comments on Proposed Research Initiatives

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) is seeking public comment on...

Good Oral Health Improves Blood Pressure Treatment

People who take medication for high blood pressure are more likely to benefit from...

Grant to Improve the Oral Health of People With Dementia

People with dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, have significantly poorer oral health than other older...

FDI Releases 10 Policy Statements

The FDI General Assembly approved 10 new policy statements at the FDI World Dental...

Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Also Suffer from Poor Oral Health

A prospective cohort study published in Rheumatology International investigated oral health in patients with rheumatoid...