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Study to explore cannabis-altered oral bacteria and brain
By Melissa Busch
Researchers from universities in South Carolina and North Carolina were awarded $3.7 million to explore further alterations that cannabis smoking makes to the community of microorganisms in the mouth and how those changes affect the brain.
January 16, 2023
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Occlusion linked to brain activity in new study
By Alex Dagostino
Researchers have identified the relationship between occlusion and brain activity in a study published recently in the Saudi Dental Journal. Their review of 12 studies indicates that changes in occlusion can affect a part of the brain that controls movements.
September 27, 2022
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What you need to know about dental teams and mental health
By Melissa Busch
The COVID-19 pandemic, as well as increasing rates of anxiety and depression, have deeply affected oral healthcare professionals. Recently, representatives from the ADA, the American Dental Hygienists' Association, and guest experts in mental health discussed the challenges and what can be done to manage the health and well-being of dental teams.
September 26, 2022
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Large review links poor gum health to cognitive decline
By Alex Dagostino
Poor periodontal health negatively impacts cognition, according to a noteworthy review that was published on September 9 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society that analyzed existing evidence concerning the effect of poor periodontal health on cognitive decline and dementia.
September 8, 2022
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Dental abscess germ causes rare carotid artery aneurysm
By Melissa Busch
A 53-year-old woman was treated for a rare mycotic internal carotid artery aneurysm that developed when a dental abscess-linked germ infected the artery, according to a case report published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases, Innovations, and Techniques.
August 15, 2022
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Dentists call to action: Understanding mental health
By Alex Dagostino
From reimbursement concerns to challenging patients, dental professionals face a multitude of stressors in their daily work. When these stressors are accompanied by perfectionism and prioritizing patients above all else, it can lead to burnout and mental health disorders.
August 2, 2022
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Hygienists' mental health worse than dentists during COVID-19
By Alex Dagostino
In the first known U.S. survey to analyze the long-term mental health of dental professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic, dentists and hygienists frequently reported poor mental health during peaks of COVID-19 transmission. However, hygienists had higher rates of anxiety and depression.
August 1, 2022
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Another study links periodontitis to Alzheimer's disease
By Alex Dagostino
Yet another study has linked periodontal and Alzheimer's disease. The bacteria behind periodontal disease may also contribute to the development of Alzheimer's, according to a review published on July 21 in the Journal of Dental Sciences.
July 31, 2022
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5 ways the oral microbiome influences health and disease
By Brian Maurer
Our mouth is home to the second-largest microbial community in our body known as the oral microbiome. Recently, we've come to better understand that the oral microbiome's influence extends beyond the mouth. Brian Maurer shares five systemic diseases impacted by oral bacteria.
July 11, 2022
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Nearly half of dentists experience mental health issues
By Melissa Busch
More than 40% of dentists say they have experienced a mental health issue, including burnout, mood disorders, or serious thoughts of suicide. Too many don't consider taking a break from practicing, according to a study published June 9 in Healthcare Management Forum.
June 9, 2022
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Patients' mental health affects their oral health
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Individuals with mental health conditions such as depression are linked to poor oral hygiene and other dental problems, strengthening the link between mental and oral health, according to a report released in May from the U.S. nonprofit CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.
May 31, 2022
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Preventing perio disease aids positive mental, physical health
By Dr. Samuel Low
Research has shown a link between periodontal disease and physical and mental health. Dr. Samuel Low examines how dental professionals can help treat and prevent this condition that affects nearly 65 million people in the U.S.
August 25, 2021
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