Tooth loss

Sugar Consumption Costs the World $172 Billion in Dental Care

Global sugar consumption costs the world approximately $172 billion in dental treatment, according to...

Pediatric Dentistry Sees Greater Demand

Pediatric dentistry is a growing field, according to Boyd Industries. The company notes that...

Global Oral Health Fails to Improve in 25-Year Study

The number of people with untreated oral conditions such as dental caries and severe...

Tooth Loss Linked to Dementia

As researchers continue to probe the links between oral and systemic health, Kyushu University...

Life Expectancy Linked to Number of Teeth

The number of teeth you keep as you get older could indicate just how...

Orthodontics Markets to Reach $4.7 Billion to $5.4 Billion

Now may be a good time to get into orthodontics, as analysis companies agree...

Scaffold Uses Growth Factor to Improve Periodontal Regeneration

A new regenerative scaffold made of biosafe collagen hydrogel and collagen sponge could retain...

Researchers Identify Genes That Cause Periodontal Disease

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report states that 47.2% of all American...

Oral Care Essential to Physical and Mental Functionality in Old Age

Older adults with significant tooth loss are less functional, both physically and cognitively, than...

Better Oral Care for Diabetics Could Reduce Healthcare Costs

There is a reciprocal link between oral health and diabetes, as improvements in one...