Oral-Systemic Link: Page 5

Factors that may affect head, neck cancer survival
By Ava Barros
Low dental health-related quality of life at the time of head and neck cancer diagnosis may be associated with worse survival outcomes. This research was published in mid-November in BMC Oral Health.
December 2, 2024
Radiation Therapy Woman Mark Kostich
Atopic dermatitis may be linked to poor oral health
By Ava Barros
Adults with atopic dermatitis may face a higher risk of poor oral health; therefore, dermatologists should discuss oral hygiene and recommend dental referrals when needed, reports a study published in the International Dental Journal.
November 21, 2024
Atopic Dermatitis Rochu 2008
Periodontitis may be linked to thrombotic diseases
By Ava Barros
Periodontitis may contribute to thrombosis by promoting the transmission of bacteria and systemic inflammation thereby affecting cell interactions and coagulation, suggest the findings of a review published in the International Journal of Oral Science.
October 24, 2024
Perio Probe Zlikovec
What's in your mouth may be linked to epilepsy
By Melissa Busch
Good and bad bacteria, fungi, and viruses in the mouth may be linked to epilepsy, according to a study.
October 14, 2024
Brain General
Dry mouth, low salivary flow high in diabetes patients
By Ava Barros
Patients with diabetes mellitus may be more likely to experience dry mouth and reduced saliva flow, according to a cross-sectional study recently published in the Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine.
October 11, 2024
Diabetes Woman Lancet
Got canker sores? It may be what you're eating
By Melissa Busch
What a person eats or doesn't eat may affect whether they experience painful canker sores, according to a new study.
September 26, 2024
Canker Sore Skt Studio
This gum disease germ may exacerbate rheumatoid arthritis
By Ava Barros
A bacteria linked to gum disease may worsen rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study published in the International Journal of Oral Science.
September 13, 2024
Arthritis Hands Fizkes
Metformin: What dentists need to know
By Barbara Madej, RPh, Dr. Lisa Chan, Teresa Mendoza, PharmD
Metformin, a commonly prescribed drug, can have a big impact on your dental patients. Here are the special considerations you need to know.
August 21, 2024
Metformin
Teeth grinding may be good for you
By Melissa Busch
There may be a surprising upside to bruxism, according to a new commentary.
August 8, 2024
Bruxism Woman
Celebrity chef diagnosed with tongue cancer after dental issues
By Melissa Busch
A celebrity chef announced that she was diagnosed with stage IV tongue cancer after experiencing a series of dental problems.
August 2, 2024
Shirley Chung. Image courtesy chfsshirleychung and mschicafe/Instagram.
Shingles leads to rapid loss of 6 teeth in 29-year-old
By Melissa Busch
A 29-year-old healthy man experienced a rare case of losing six teeth followed by upper jaw osteonecrosis due to an infection with shingles, according to a case report.
July 30, 2024
A panoramic radiograph taken during the man's first visit.
Oral ulcers led to patient's celiac disease diagnosis
By Melissa Busch
A woman with lifelong oral ulcers but no gastrointestinal symptoms was diagnosed with celiac disease, suggesting that oral manifestations may be a sign of the chronic immune disorder.
July 23, 2024
Female Patient Chair
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