Vitamin D

Plant-Based Diets May Pose Risks for Bone Health

Plant-based diets without adequate calcium and vitamin D intake may pose a risk for...

Older Patients May Need Reminders About How Nutrition Impacts Oral Health

March is National Nutrition Month, which DentalPlans.com calls an excellent time for seniors to evaluate...

First Molars Carry a Lifelong Health History

A person’s first permanent molars carry a lifelong record of health information dating back...

A Healthy Diet Tames Gingivitis in Just Four Weeks

Just four weeks of a healthy diet can significantly reduce gingivitis, according to a...

Top 10 News Stories of 2017

The dental profession continued to make headlines in 2017. Here are the top 10...

X-Rays Reveal Vitamin D Deficiencies

Human teeth hold vital information about vitamin D deficiencies, a serious but often hidden...

The Dentist’s Role in Treating Patients with Eating Disorders

The popular media often portrays people with eating disorders as vain young women obsessed...

Interglobular Dentin Indicates Vitamin D Deficiencies

Dentin does more than form the bulk of our teeth. It also may hold...

A Low-Carb Diet Stops Periodontal Inflammation

Healthy food may be the best cure for gum problems. Researchers from the University...

Scientists Recommend Tripled Vitamin D Intake

Vitamin D helps people absorb calcium, making it essential to strong bones and healthy...