Oral diseases cost the world $710 billion annually, study says

by Anja Facius, Universitätsklinikum HeidelbergWorldwide per capita expenditure on dental care (2019) in US-Dollar Credit: WHOCaries, periodontitis and tooth loss cost billions of dollars worldwide ev

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Oral diseases cost the world $710 billion annually, study says

by Anja Facius, Universitätsklinikum HeidelbergWorldwide per capita expenditure on dental care (2019) in US-Dollar Credit: WHOCaries, periodontitis and tooth loss cost billions of dollars worldwide ev

Updated on:November 25,2024 0

Unclear routines risk the oral health of older adults in nursing homes

by Elin Lindström,Swedish Research CouncilCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHealth care workers at nursing homes face a major challenge when helping older adults to maintain their oral hygiene. T

Updated on: November 25,2024 0

Unclear routines risk the oral health of older adults in nursing homes

by Elin Lindström,Swedish Research CouncilCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHealth care workers at nursing homes face a major challenge when helping older adults to maintain their oral hygiene. T

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Gut Microbiome Changes as Early Indicators of Rheumatoid Arthritis Development

The intricate relationship between the gut microbiome and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has become a significant area of research, with recent studies providing valuable insights into how gut bacteria might influence the onset and progression of this chronic

Updated on: November 15,2024 0

Gut Microbiome Changes as Early Indicators of Rheumatoid Arthritis Development

The intricate relationship between the gut microbiome and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has become a significant area of research, with recent studies providing valuable insights into how gut bacteria might influence the onset and progression of this chronic

Updated on:November 15,2024 0

Water fluoridation found to be less effective now than in past

by CochraneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe dental health benefits of adding fluoride to drinking water may be smaller now than before fluoride toothpaste was widely available, an updated Cochran

Updated on: October 12,2024 0

Water fluoridation found to be less effective now than in past

by CochraneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe dental health benefits of adding fluoride to drinking water may be smaller now than before fluoride toothpaste was widely available, an updated Cochran

Updated on:October 12,2024 0

Pediatrician explains why children need fluoride

by Charlotte Lewis, MD, MPH, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFluoride helps prevent tooth decay and makes your child's teeth stronger. Fluoride can be found in

Updated on: October 12,2024 0

Pediatrician explains why children need fluoride

by Charlotte Lewis, MD, MPH, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFluoride helps prevent tooth decay and makes your child's teeth stronger. Fluoride can be found in

Updated on:October 12,2024 0

Immunotherapy for gum disease? Study in mice shows promise

byUniversity of PittsburghMicroparticles containing the immune-modulating compound CCL2. Credit: Julie Kobyra, University of PittsburghTargeting the immune system could prevent or treat periodon

Updated on: October 11,2024 0

Immunotherapy for gum disease? Study in mice shows promise

byUniversity of PittsburghMicroparticles containing the immune-modulating compound CCL2. Credit: Julie Kobyra, University of PittsburghTargeting the immune system could prevent or treat periodon

Updated on:October 11,2024 0

3 million Americans have dental implants — but procedure wasn’t always ‘routine’

Updated on: October 11,2024 0

3 million Americans have dental implants — but procedure wasn’t always ‘routine’

Updated on:October 11,2024 0

Collaboration leads to culturally safe oral health care

by Rhiannon Koch,University of AdelaideA new collaborative project has highlighted the importance of accessible and culturally safe health care for First Nations people.Members of the University

Updated on: September 23,2024 0

Collaboration leads to culturally safe oral health care

by Rhiannon Koch,University of AdelaideA new collaborative project has highlighted the importance of accessible and culturally safe health care for First Nations people.Members of the University

Updated on:September 23,2024 0

Individuals with complications of diabetes are at higher risk of gum disease, Danish study finds

byDiabetologiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGum disease is more common in individuals with microvascular complications of diabetes, new research being presented at the annual meeting of the

Updated on: September 14,2024 0

Individuals with complications of diabetes are at higher risk of gum disease, Danish study finds

byDiabetologiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGum disease is more common in individuals with microvascular complications of diabetes, new research being presented at the annual meeting of the

Updated on:September 14,2024 0

Ulcers, cracks and sores—what your mouth can tell you about your health

by Dan Baumgardt,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Greek philosopher Zeno of Citiumonce saidthat we have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much

Updated on: September 11,2024 0

Ulcers, cracks and sores—what your mouth can tell you about your health

by Dan Baumgardt,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Greek philosopher Zeno of Citiumonce saidthat we have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much

Updated on:September 11,2024 0

Dental researchers develop innovative sleep apnea model to find answers to chronic pain

by Claire Kowalick,University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioIllustration of obstruction of ventilation. Credit: Habib M’henni / public domainScientists at The University of Texas

Updated on: September 10,2024 0

Dental researchers develop innovative sleep apnea model to find answers to chronic pain

by Claire Kowalick,University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioIllustration of obstruction of ventilation. Credit: Habib M’henni / public domainScientists at The University of Texas

Updated on:September 10,2024 0

Protecting teeth with fruit: Antimicrobial effects found in biomass compounds

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityCompounds found in citrus and coconut could be the solution to oral disease in children and the elderly. Credit: Osaka Metropolitan UniversityPeriodontal disease i

Updated on: September 04,2024 0

Protecting teeth with fruit: Antimicrobial effects found in biomass compounds

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityCompounds found in citrus and coconut could be the solution to oral disease in children and the elderly. Credit: Osaka Metropolitan UniversityPeriodontal disease i

Updated on:September 04,2024 0