Oral-Systemic Link

The way you live may be causing mouth ulcers

By Melissa Busch

There may be a causal relationship between certain lifestyle habits and mouth ulcers, according to a study.

July 23, 2026

Gum disease germ may harden heart valves

By Melissa Busch

Could gum disease be silently hardening your patients' heart valves? Maybe.

July 21, 2026

1-hour oral cancer test may spare patients painful biopsies

By Karie Neeley Anderson

A one-hour brush test may spare patients painful biopsies, and clinicians can monitor precancerous lesions safely and repeatedly.

July 16, 2026

This may reduce stroke risk

By Melissa Busch

Dental routines appear to slash ischemic stroke risk by 23%, reveals a newly published study.

July 13, 2026

Poor diet may increase oral cancer risk in women, absent tobacco or alcohol use

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Less-healthy diets have been linked to a higher oral cancer risk in women, especially nonsmokers and nondrinkers, with no similar increase seen in men.

June 30, 2026

Case report: Dentist spots syphilitic chancre during routine checkup

By Karie Neeley Anderson

A routine dental checkup led to a surprise syphilis diagnosis. A case report highlights conducting extraoral exams at every visit.

June 26, 2026

Survey: Most Americans unaware of oral-systemic connection

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Survey finds only 3% of Americans link oral health to whole-body health, revealing an opportunity for dental professionals.

June 25, 2026

Men's Health Month: What we should be telling our male patients ... and maybe ourselves

By Dr. Nitish Gangoli

Men visit the dentist less and have higher rates of oral disease. Dr. Nitish Gangoli discusses what clinicians can do about it.

June 18, 2026

Ancient dental calculus reveals centuries of oral microbiome shifts

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A Japanese study traces microbial changes from the Edo period to the present, with implications for periodontal disease.

June 16, 2026

LED Dental launches redesigned VELscope Mantis device

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The cordless, iPhone-compatible oral cancer screening device features three visualization modes and a wider field of view.

June 15, 2026

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

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