pregnancy

Does Oral Health Affect Pregnancy?

Oral health during pregnancy can greatly impact the mother and the fetus. While the...

Proactive Collaboration Between Dentists and Physicians Is Key to Improving Care

As more research shows links between oral and systemic health, dentists and physicians are...

Dental Groups Defend Fluoride After Study Implicates It in Lower IQs

A recent study published by JAMA Pediatrics suggests that there is a link between...

Study Suggests Link Between Fluoride Exposure During Pregnancy and Lower IQ

An observational study of 601 mother-child pairs from six cities in Canada hints at...

Video Campaign Aims to Help Pregnant Women Improve Their Oral Health

Noting that pregnant women with poor gum health face greater health risks both for...

Genetics Has Little Impact on Oral Health

Genetic makeup does not predispose people to tooth decay, though children with overweight mothers...

ADHA and AAP Team Up to Protect Tiny Teeth

Noting that every baby deserves the very best right from the start, including the...

Omega-3 May Prevent Oral Bacteria from Interfering With Pregnancy

Fusobacterium nucleatum can cause pregnancy complications including preterm birth, neonatal death, and stillbirth. However,...

No Link Found Between Prenatal Amalgam Exposure and ADHD

Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with both genetic and environmental factors....

Periodontology Pioneer Dr. Steven Offenbacher Dies at 67

Steven Offenbacher, DDS, PhD, MMSc, a pioneer in researching the relationship between periodontal disease...