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Chronic kidney disease may affect oral health

By Ava Barros

Chronic kidney disease may affect oral health, potentially leading to changes that directly increase the risk of developing caries, according to a study recently published in Health Science Reports.

May 27, 2025

These lung problems may be linked to jaw fractures

By Ava Barros

Patients may be at an increased risk of pulmonary complications following mandibular fracture surgery if they have certain predisposing factors, according to a study recently published in BMC Oral Health.

May 22, 2025

Why your dental practice's waterlines may not be as clean as you think

By Kevin Henry

Do you think your dental practice's waterlines are clean? In this interview with Michelle Strange, RDH, discover the hidden risks of biofilm and how to ensure patient safety.

May 22, 2025

Shaping the future of dental antibiotic stewardship

By Dr. Erinne Kennedy

Dr. Erinne Kennedy shares key insights from the 2025 Antibiotic Stewardship Summit hosted by the Association for Dental Safety.

May 22, 2025

There’s good, bad news concerning gum disease and the brain

By Melissa Busch

This is how periodontitis does and doesn't affect the brain, according to a new study.

May 21, 2025

Dental products may ignite deadly syndrome caused by tick bites

By Melissa Busch

Dental products, including fluoride gel, may trigger a potentially life-threatening reaction with a syndrome that often arises from a tick bite, according to a review.

May 20, 2025

How drinking affects tooth loss

By Ava Barros

Patients who consume about one alcoholic drink daily may heighten their risk of complete tooth loss considerably, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.

May 20, 2025

Can you fast your way to better oral health? Maybe.

By Melissa Busch

Prolonged fasting may reduce gum inflammation in these patients, according to a study.

May 20, 2025

Fluoride, hydroxyapatite, and honest conversations: What we owe our patients

By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH

Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, says the fluoride conversation is about understanding function, science, and how we educate patients without creating confusion.

May 19, 2025

Gum disease germ may be linked to heart rhythm disorder

By Ava Barros

The spread of a certain gum disease bacterium to the heart may exacerbate atrial fibrillation, according to a news release dated May 9.

May 19, 2025

Mouth ulcers may be linked to anxiety, bowel problems

By Ava Barros

Patients with recurrent aphthous ulcers may experience anxiety and abnormal bowel movements, with the brain-gut axis potentially playing a role in the onset of these sores.

May 16, 2025

Gum disease may hammer heart attack patients

By Melissa Busch

Periodontal disease may be a comorbidity in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction heart attacks, according to a large U.S. study.

May 15, 2025

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