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Oral-Systemic Link: Page 17
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
Why dentists should look for numb chin syndrome
By
Alex Dagostino
Numb chin syndrome is a rare sensory neuropathy of the mental nerve. Because oral healthcare professionals are often the first to encounter patients with this condition, they should recognize and understand it, according to a recent study published in the
Journal of the American Dental Association
.
June 6, 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
Week in Review: Antibiotics and endocarditis | Drug delays gum tissue healing | Oral hygiene habits in the U.S.
By
Melissa Busch
May 20, 2022
Oral, skin bacteria beneficial for blood pressure
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Specific bacteria populations in the mouth and on the skin may be good for blood pressure regulation, according to research published May 3 in
Physiological Genomics
.
May 19, 2022
Cancer drug may have delayed man's oral surgery healing
By
Melissa Busch
A medication used to treat cancer may have prevented a 58-year-old man from healing following an oral surgery procedure, according to a case report published May 11 in the
Journal of the American Dental Association
.
May 15, 2022
U.S. adults don't know conditions linked to oral health
By
Melissa Busch
Though most adults in the U.S. consider oral health to be important to overall health, too many don't know which conditions are linked to poor oral health, according to a report published May 5 by Delta Dental Plans Association.
May 8, 2022
FDA proposes ban on menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars
By
Melissa Busch
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing a ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, which are more frequently used by young people, in the hopes of preventing the next generation from smoking.
April 28, 2022
Why our ancestors had healthy mouths without flossing
By
Dr. Alvin Danenberg
Our primal ancestors never brushed their teeth with commercial toothpaste or flossed with string. But they also generally had healthy mouths. Dr. Alvin Danenberg explores the science to help explain why both of these statements can be true.
April 27, 2022
Do's and don'ts for oral cancer awareness
By
Dr. Erum Hussain
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, which is dedicated to educating patients and providers alike on the importance of preventative screening. Dr. Erum Hussain shares some do's and don'ts for providers who want to play a crucial role in the fight against oral cancer.
April 26, 2022
Gut bacteria trigger loss of tooth-supporting bone in mice
By
The U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
A recent study challenges the notion that oral microbes solely regulate bone loss in the mouth. The findings show gut bacteria appear to maintain alveolar bone, opening the possibility that interventions aimed at the gut may also support oral health.
April 19, 2022
Week in Review: Pulling healthy teeth | Increased oral cancer risk? | Happy dental hygienists week
By
Theresa Pablos
April 8, 2022
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