body mass index

Soft Drinks Link Obesity and Tooth Wear

There is a clear association between obesity and tooth wear, and the increased consumption...

Dental Professionals Can Help Identify and Save Child Sex Trafficking Victims

Child sex trafficking is the fastest growing crime in the world, according to a...

Sleep Disordered Breathing May Be Related to Sudden Cardiac Death

University rugby players are more likely to suffer from sleep disordered breathing (SDB) than...

Free Fruits and Veggies in School Can Improve Lifelong Health

Providing free fruits and vegetables and limiting sugary drinks in schools could have positive...

“Silent Sleep Apnea” Prevalent in Patients With Jaw Deformity

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a major cause of sleep disturbances and potentially life-threatening...

Dental and Nursing Students Collaborate in Systemic Health Education

Fourth-year dental students and final-year family and pediatric nurse practitioner students are working together...

Smoking and Obesity Combine to Exacerbate Periodontitis Risks

In the United States, more than 35% of adults are obese, 20% of adults...

Obesity Influences Orthodontic Treatment in Adolescents

Obesity can influence the supporting tissues around teeth during orthodontic treatment with fixed braces...

Gum Disease May Cause Higher Risk of Asthma

People with gum disease need to make sure their condition doesn’t lead to other...

Diabetes More Deadly for Normal-Weight Adults

American adults of normal weight with new-onset diabetes are more likely to die than...