Nutrition: Page 2

Obesity may be tied to multiple tooth problems in older adults

By Ava Barros

Older adults with obesity are significantly more likely to have fewer teeth and not as many back teeth that occlude and a lack of functional dentition, according to a study conducted by the Rutgers School of Health Professions.

July 3, 2024

Patients receptive to nutritional counseling at the dentist

By Ava Barros

Dental patients are open to receiving diet advice in dental settings and are willing to follow nutritional programs to prevent both oral and systemic diseases, according to a study recently published in BDJ Open.

June 20, 2024

Skip breakfast? Gum disease may be in your future.

By Melissa Busch

Eating breakfast may be more important than most people thought, according to a new study.

June 18, 2024

Heart attack, stroke linked to no-calorie sweetener in toothpaste

By Melissa Busch

A zero-calorie sugar substitute commonly found in toothpaste and chewing gum may be associated with a heightened risk of cardiovascular events.

June 10, 2024

Here's the tea: This mouthwash may fend off gum disease

By Melissa Busch

This mouthwash may inhibit the growth of one of the main bacteria involved in periodontitis, indicating that it may be used to prevent and treat gum disease.

May 22, 2024

Body composition linked to oral health in post-stroke patients

By Ava Barros

A high body mass index combined with low muscle mass is linked to poor oral health in older post-stroke patients, highlighting the importance of addressing dental and overall health in this population. This study was published in Gerodontology.

April 26, 2024

Are you properly anesthetizing dental patients who use drugs like Ozempic?

By Melissa Busch

Clinicians may need to reconsider how they anesthetize and sedate dental patients who are taking glucagonlike peptide 1 agonists like Ozempic.

April 25, 2024

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

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