Oral-Systemic Link

A fix for oral ulcers may be here

By Ava Barros

A microneedle patch may offer a superior treatment for adhering to the oral mucosa while speeding healing for patients with painful mouth ulcers.

June 11, 2026

Working in dentistry may put you at risk for this infection

By Melissa Busch

Dental workers may face a hidden infection risk from this stomach germ.

June 9, 2026

This dental habit may mean life or death

By Melissa Busch

This simple daily habit appears to cut a person's mortality risk by nearly 30%.

June 3, 2026

Case report reveals hair growing in 11-year-old’s mouth

By Melissa Busch

Hair sprouted from the gums of an 11-year-old girl, according to a new case report.

May 29, 2026

Osteoporosis may be linked to severe gum disease

By Ava Barros

Osteoporosis may heighten severe gum disease risk, especially after menopause, underscoring the need for coordinated medical and dental care.

May 28, 2026

Delta Dental report: Patient awareness of oral-systemic link reaches record high

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The State of America's Oral Health and Wellness Report shows strong generational shifts in attitudes and persistent gaps in rural access.

May 27, 2026

Do you know this about psychiatric disorders and oral health?

By Melissa Busch

A person's mental health may be destroying their teeth, according to a new study.

May 12, 2026

ADA seeks feedback on salivary tests for oral cancer

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental professionals have until May 1 to comment on draft recommendations for using salivary tests to guide biopsy decisions in oral cancer detection.

April 29, 2026

Busting oral cancer with gum? Maybe?

By Melissa Busch

Researchers have engineered a chewing gum that may reduce cancer-causing bacteria linked to oral cancer.

April 27, 2026

Good oral health may improve overall health in cirrhosis patients

By Ava Barros

Regular dental care may support overall health in people with cirrhosis.

April 8, 2026

Oral cancer screening must become dentistry’s daily discipline

By Michael Ventriello

Michael Ventriello and Debra Zafiropoulos explore why oral cancer screening must become a daily practice in dentistry.

April 6, 2026

Gum disease may be linked to these cancers

By Ava Barros

Self-reported gum disease may be linked to a higher risk of certain cancers, a study published in the International Dental Journal posits.

April 2, 2026

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