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Regular Toothbrushing Linked to Reduced Pneumonia Rates

Researchers have unveiled a cost-effective strategy with the potential to diminish pneumonia rates in...

Why Senior Oral and Dental Care Is So Important

The link between oral health and overall well-being has been clearly established. This is...

NIH Award to Support Oral Healthcare for Palliative Care Patients

Researchers at the University of Iowa School of Dentistry will use a $425,000 award...

Gum Disease Linked to COVID-19 Complications

COVID-19 patients are at least three times more likely to experience complications if they...

Dental Hygiene Treatment Intersects With COVID-19 Prevention

The advent of COVID-19 has left an indelible mark on every citizen and industry...

Oral Healthcare Program Reduces Pneumonia Cases in Nursing Homes

Nursing homes that implemented an oral healthcare program for their residents saw a statistically...

Poor Dental Health Associated With Dementia

A history of chronic dental health issues increases the odds of dementia, according to...

Focus On: Oral Appliance Hygiene

Lorin Berland, DDS, discusses hygiene for removable appliances, such as mouth guards, aligners, retainers,...

Dentists Need to Spend More Time Addressing Systemic Health

The links between oral diseases and systemic conditions are strong. Seven of the 10...

Poor Oral Health Linked to Death by Pneumonia in the Elderly

Elderly individuals with fewer teeth, poor dental hygiene, and more cavities constantly ingest more...