systemic health

35% of Virginians Still Reluctant to Return to the Dentist

According to a statewide Delta Dental of Virginia survey, 35% of adults still feel...

26% of Americans Aren’t Familiar with Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Nearly 70% of Americans who sleep with a bed partner report that their partner...

Dental Sleep Medicine Can Improve Overall Health

Dental sleep medicine appears in many guises for the treatment of sleep-disordered breathing, including...

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...

Migliorati Honored With AAOM Samuel Charles Miller Lecture Award

The American Academy of Oral Medicine (AAOM) has recognized Cesar Migliorati, DDS, MS, PhD,...

Support from Primary Care Providers Improves Oral Health in Patients With Diabetes

Individuals with diabetes are at greater risk of developing oral health problems such as...

Dental Schools Put NIH Funding to Work in Research

Research may be essential to every dental school, but it can cost a lot...

Celebrate Gum Health Day on May 12

“Gum diseases are preventable” is the slogan for Gum Health Day 2021, a worldwide...

Better Access to Dental Care Could Help Fight COPD

Oral health in Brazil needs better promotion and more accessible public dental services before...

Americans Prioritized Oral Health During the Pandemic

Americans prioritized their oral health as part of maintaining their overall health during the...