Nutrition: Page 10

Review suggests link between perio disease, obesity

By Tony Edwards

Does body weight affect the likelihood that a patient may have periodontal disease? Evidence suggests it does, according to a recent review published in the British Dental Journal.

December 11, 2019

Report: Midwestern cities rank highest for excess

By Tony Edwards

Total the number of smokers, coffee drinkers, and the number of fast-food restaurants in a city and you have one formula to identify a population in need of dental care -- and potential for periodontal disease. Personal finance website WalletHub ranked U.S. cities for "vice and excess" and found three midwestern U.S. cities ranked highest.

December 1, 2019

Infographic: A closer look at obesity in the U.S.

By Theresa Pablos

Nearly 40% of the U.S. population is now classified as obese, but the rate of obesity varies widely across different U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Personal finance website WalletHub compiled nutrition and obesity data in the U.S. to better map the differences among the states.

November 25, 2019

U.K. teeth condition worse now than in 17th century

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Modern-day British people have more tooth loss and decay than British people from as far back as the 17th century, according to new research.

November 3, 2019

Getting to the bottom of chocolate's silky, smooth mouthfeel

By Melissa Busch

Is the allure of chocolate its silky, smooth mouthfeel? Using a unique x-ray technique, researchers have determined that chocolate's microstructure affects how quickly or slowly chocolate melts in the mouth, contributing to the pleasing mouthfeel consumers crave.

October 30, 2019

Teens' sugar, caffeine intakes rise as screen time spikes

By Melissa Busch

Teens who spend much of the day watching TV or on their phones consume more sugared, caffeinated drinks, linking extended screen time with potential health problems, including obesity, caries, and diabetes, according to a new study published October 22 in PLOS One.

October 30, 2019

Oral health, diet can affect development of psoriasis

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A patient's oral health and diet can have a significant effect on the development and severity of psoriasis, according to research published recently in Dermatology Online Journal.

October 29, 2019

Consuming sweet, acidic drinks linked to obesity, tooth wear

By Melissa Busch

Increased consumption of sugary soft drinks may be a leading cause of tooth enamel and dentine erosion in obese patients, and excessive body fat also is linked with tooth wear, according to a study published October 28 in Oral Clinical Investigations.

October 27, 2019

Sugary drinks account for majority of kids' drink sales

By Theresa Pablos

Sugary drinks accounted for almost two-thirds of children's drink sales in 2018, according to a report published on October 16. Beverage manufacturers also spent millions of dollars advertising sugar-sweetened beverages to children last year.

October 15, 2019

Snack taxes could be more effective than soda taxes

By Theresa Pablos

You've likely heard about taxes on soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages, but what about one on sugary snacks? A new study from BMJ found that raising the price of cookies, cakes, and other sweets could benefit public health.

September 12, 2019

Antioxidants are good for oral health -- here's why

By Theresa Pablos

SAN FRANCISCO - Pass the dark chocolate and berries. Antioxidants found in these and other common foods and spices can help boost oral health, according to a presentation at the 2019 ADA FDI World Dental Congress.

September 8, 2019

Sugary drinks linked to increased risk of death

By Theresa Pablos

Consuming sugary drinks has been linked to an increased risk of death from all causes, according to the findings of a long-term study published on September 3 in JAMA Internal Medicine. The study included almost 452,000 individuals from 10 European countries.

September 3, 2019

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