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What pomegranate juice may do to patients' teeth
By
Ava Barros
Despite its nutrients and perceived health benefits, regular consumption of pomegranate juice may not be good for teeth. The acidic beverage may demineralize teeth, according to a study recently published in
PLoS One
.
April 19, 2024
BMI not linked to worse jaw surgery outcomes, problems
By
Ava Barros
Having a higher body mass index (BMI) may not correlate with poorer jaw surgery outcomes or postoperative complications. This research was recently published in the
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
.
April 16, 2024
Soda tax may only benefit oral health in some areas
By
Ava Barros
Monthly rates of restorations fell after a sugar tax was imposed in Colorado, but the oral health benefits varied in other places that taxed sweet drinks. The research was presented at the IADR meeting.
April 8, 2024
Plant-based diets may affect the risk of developing OSA
By
Ava Barros
Adhering to a healthy plant-based diet may be linked to a lower risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) by reducing inflammation and lowering the likelihood of obesity, according to a study published in
ERJ Open Research
.
March 23, 2024
Some fad diets lead to more than fat loss
By
Karie Neeley Anderson
Certain popular diets may lead to more than the loss of a few pounds, according to research presented at the International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research General Session & Exhibition.
March 23, 2024
Patients weigh in on obesity screenings at dental practices
By
Karie Neeley Anderson
Most patients would be receptive to intervention from dentists about their weight, possibly offering a new public health strategy to address the obesity crisis, according to a review published in
Obesity Reviews
.
March 23, 2024
Fatty diets may contribute to gum disease progression
By
Ava Barros
Diets abundant in saturated fats and cholesterol may exacerbate alveolar bone loss associated with periodontal disease, indicating that one's diet may affect their dental health in the long term, according to a recent article published in News Medical.
March 4, 2024
Biociden launches new oral probiotic
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Biocidin Botanicals has launched an oral probiotic named Dentalflora.
February 20, 2024
Soda tax may be linked to drop in dental-related hospital stays
By
Ava Barros
More than 5,500 hospital admissions for tooth decay for kids may have been prevented due to the implementation of a soft drink tax in the U.K., according to a study recently published in
BMJ Nutrition, Prevention, and Health
.
November 30, 2023
Lose weight, gain caries. Maybe?
By
Melissa Busch
Patients who undergo bariatric surgery may face a greater risk of developing caries compared to those who have medical treatment, including drug therapy.
November 8, 2023
Calif. legislature approves nutrition standards in schools
By
Will Morton
California could become the first state to codify President Joe Biden’s federal guidelines on school nutrition standards aimed at reducing sugar and salt in school meals.
September 20, 2023
JADA study: Possibly no link between caries and obesity in kids
By
Melissa Busch
The percentage of body fat and adiposity may not be associated with caries in the permanent teeth of U.S. children and adolescents, according to a large study.
September 19, 2023
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