systemic health

Erectile Dysfunction Linked with Chronic Periodontitis

The University of Granada School of Dentistry reports that men with severe gum disease...

Philips Symposium Addresses Connections Between Oral and Systemic Health

Philips Oral Healthcare’s Scientific Symposium, held June 18-19 in Amsterdam, examined the mounting scientific...

ALD Seeks Abstracts for 2019 Meeting

The Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD) has issued a call for abstracts for its...

Teledentistry, Private Practice Dentistry, and the Virtual Workflow

Teledentistry is commonly associated with expanding access to care in public health dentistry, usually...

Satisfaction With Smiles Abounds in the UK

Despite a reputation for poor oral health, 55% of adults in the United Kingdom...

New Policies Needed to Improve the Oral Health of Older Americans

Despite their unique challenges, the oral health of older adults in the United States has...

Improved Oral Health Can Reduce Lethal Risks Among African-American Women

Heart disease, stroke, and cancer are the leading causes of death among African-American women...

Endodontics Operatory Opens for the Underserved in Philadelphia

The American Association of Endodontists’ Foundation for Endodontics took part in a ribbon cutting...

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...

Primary Care Physicians Feel Unprepared for Role in Prenatal Oral Health

Primary care physicians may feel underequipped to provide adequate oral health counseling to pregnant...