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Dental abscess germ causes rare carotid artery aneurysm
By
Melissa Busch
A 53-year-old woman was treated for a rare mycotic internal carotid artery aneurysm that developed when a dental abscess-linked germ infected the artery, according to a case report published in the
Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases, Innovations, and Techniques
.
August 15, 2022
Dentists call to action: Understanding mental health
By
Alex Dagostino
From reimbursement concerns to challenging patients, dental professionals face a multitude of stressors in their daily work. When these stressors are accompanied by perfectionism and prioritizing patients above all else, it can lead to burnout and mental health disorders.
August 2, 2022
Hygienists' mental health worse than dentists during COVID-19
By
Alex Dagostino
In the first known U.S. survey to analyze the long-term mental health of dental professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic, dentists and hygienists frequently reported poor mental health during peaks of COVID-19 transmission. However, hygienists had higher rates of anxiety and depression.
August 1, 2022
Another study links periodontitis to Alzheimer's disease
By
Alex Dagostino
Yet another study has linked periodontal and Alzheimer's disease. The bacteria behind periodontal disease may also contribute to the development of Alzheimer's, according to a review published on July 21 in the
Journal of Dental Sciences
.
July 31, 2022
5 ways the oral microbiome influences health and disease
By
Brian Maurer
Our mouth is home to the second-largest microbial community in our body known as the oral microbiome. Recently, we've come to better understand that the oral microbiome's influence extends beyond the mouth. Brian Maurer shares five systemic diseases impacted by oral bacteria.
July 11, 2022
Nearly half of dentists experience mental health issues
By
Melissa Busch
More than 40% of dentists say they have experienced a mental health issue, including burnout, mood disorders, or serious thoughts of suicide. Too many don't consider taking a break from practicing, according to a study published June 9 in
Healthcare Management Forum
.
June 9, 2022
Patients' mental health affects their oral health
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Individuals with mental health conditions such as depression are linked to poor oral hygiene and other dental problems, strengthening the link between mental and oral health, according to a report released in May from the U.S. nonprofit CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.
May 31, 2022
Preventing perio disease aids positive mental, physical health
By
Dr. Samuel Low
Research has shown a link between periodontal disease and physical and mental health. Dr. Samuel Low examines how dental professionals can help treat and prevent this condition that affects nearly 65 million people in the U.S.
August 25, 2021
Week in Review: Dental hacks | Dentures to prevent dementia | Mouth locking device
By
Theresa Pablos
July 9, 2021
Tooth loss is a risk factor for dementia
By
Hannah Welk
Tooth loss is a risk factor for cognitive impairment and dementia, according to a meta-analysis published on July 8 in the
Journal of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine
. What's worse, the risk of cognitive decline increases with each lost tooth.
July 7, 2021
Gingivitis tied to increased risk of future depression
By
Hannah Welk
European researchers discovered a link between gingivitis and depression in a study published in the June 2021 edition of the
Journal of Psychiatric Research
. Patients with chronic gingivitis had almost double the risk of developing depression as those with healthy gums.
May 19, 2021
Decades-old baby teeth may hold key to cognitive decline
By
Melissa Busch
A cache of donated baby teeth -- leftovers from a famous radiation exposure study from the 1950s -- that had been hidden away in an old ammunition bunker at a university until about 20 years ago will now be used to study cognitive decline in older age.
April 26, 2021
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