Tooth loss

Periodontitis May Indicate Risk of Cognitive Decline

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

Missing Teeth Indicate Greater Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Adults who have lost teeth due to nontraumatic reasons may have a higher risk...

Dentists Sought for Peri-Implantitis Study

Noting that 500,000 people now have at least one dental implant, HCP Wellnet is...

Electric Toothbrushes Help Prevent Tooth Loss

Electric toothbrushes help prevent tooth loss, according to researchers at the University of Greifswald...

Children With Protruding Teeth Face Greater Risk of Dental Injury

Children with primary teeth or early adult teeth that stick out have an increased...

Celebrate Gum Health Day 2019 on May 12

“Healthy gums, beautiful smile” is the slogan for Gum Health Day 2019, held worldwide...

Poor Cognitive Function Linked With Higher Risk of Tooth Loss

Research led by the University of Leeds School of Dentistry has associated poor cognitive...

Poor Oral Health May Increase Pancreatic Cancer Risk Among African American Women

African American women with poor oral health may be more likely to get pancreatic...

Researchers Find Metabolic Predictor of Tooth Loss

A team led by researchers at the University of Washington (UW) has uncovered what...

Older Americans Keeping More of Their Teeth

Older adults in the United States are keeping more of their natural teeth than...