Tooth loss

Report Outlines Global Plan for Improving Oral Healthcare

The FDI World Dental Federation drafted Vision 2030: Delivering Optimal Oral Health for All...

Dental Hygienists Celebrate National Non-Smoking Week

The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) will mark National Non-Smoking Week, January 17 through...

Affordable Care Act Increased Dental Coverage Rates in Medicaid Expansion States

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) increased rates of dental coverage by 18.9 percentage points...

EFP Releases Evidence-Based Gum Disease Treatment Guidelines

The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) has published the first evidence-based treatment guidelines for...

Gum Disease Associated With Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia

Gum disease may be associated with mild cognitive impairment and dementia 20 years later,...

Grants to Support Thrush and Periodontitis Prevention Research

The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry has received a pair of grants from...

Periodontal Disease May Raise Risks of Oesophageal and Stomach Cancer

People with a history of periodontal disease may have a higher risk of developing...

Chronic Health Conditions Associated With Greater Risk of Tooth Loss

Adults age 50 and older with at least one chronic health condition face a...

Achieving Oral Health Goals in 2020 and Beyond

A new decade is here, and with it comes a new opportunity to appraise...

Diabetes Affects Marginal Bone Loss in Dental Implant Patients

Diabetes mellitus is associated with increased periodontal disease and tooth loss, resulting in the...