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Review links metabolic syndrome with tooth loss
A new review published in the December edition of the Journal of the American Dental Association has linked metabolic syndrome with tooth loss. People with metabolic syndrome had fewer teeth and were more likely to have nonfunctional dentition, the review found.
December 9, 2019
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Oral Cancer
JADA: Dentists underscreen for oral cancer
How often do you screen patients for oral cancer? Probably not often enough, according to the findings of a study published in the December issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association.
December 4, 2019
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Fluoride exposure in infancy linked to lower nonverbal IQ
Another study has linked early fluoride exposure to lower IQ scores later in life. Researchers from the U.S. and Canada found fluoride intake from reconstituted infant formula was linked to significantly decreased nonverbal IQ scores in preschool-aged children.
December 1, 2019
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Obesity
Infographic: A closer look at obesity in the U.S.
Nearly 40% of the U.S. population is now classified as obese, but the rate of obesity varies widely across different U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Personal finance website WalletHub compiled nutrition and obesity data in the U.S. to better map the differences among the states.
November 25, 2019
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Alternative Pain Therapies
Can hypnosis reduce opioid use? Maybe
Can hypnosis and other mind-body therapies reduce the number of opioids needed to treat pain after dental surgery? Maybe, according to the findings of a systematic review recently published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
November 18, 2019
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Oral Bacteria
Burning incense linked to changes in oral bacteria
Burning incense is associated with changes to oral bacteria, including those from the Streptococcus family, according to a recent study from an international team of researchers. The findings suggest that even occasional incense use can alter the composition of the oral cavity.
November 5, 2019
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Oral Cancer
More insured patients with head and neck cancer after ACA
The number of insured patients with head and neck cancer rose after the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), according to a study published on October 31. The gains were the greatest for more vulnerable populations.
November 4, 2019
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Federally Qualified Health Center
48 million U.S. adults skip needed dental care
About 1 in 5 working-age adults in the U.S. skip needed dental care each year, according to data from the ADA Health Policy Institute. This amounts to nearly 48 million adults who delay or forgo dental care, often for financial reasons.
October 29, 2019
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Periodontics
Anticancer agent shows promise for treating perio disease
A natural plant compound with anticancer properties may one day help treat periodontal disease, according to a study published on October 26 in BMC Oral Health. The authors explored the ways the compound, known as luteolin, could boost oral health.
October 28, 2019
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Insurance
Bad teeth cost Californians jobs, self-confidence
Can bad teeth hinder your self-confidence and chances at a new job? Many low-income Californians say yes. A news article recently explored the difficulty some California residents encounter when trying to get a functional smile.
October 22, 2019
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Gum disease may be linked to prostate changes like cancer
Research recently published in The Prostate suggests men with gum disease may have an increased risk of developing prostate conditions, including enlarged prostate, prostate cancer, and chronic prostatitis.
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Dentist accused of groping patient cops a plea
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A dentist accused of fondling a female patient during treatment at a dental practice has entered into a plea agreement.
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Antidepressants plus these therapies may help TMD
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Combining antidepressants with certain treatments may help relieve pain and improve function in patients with a chronic temporomandibular disorder (TMD), according to a review recently published in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.
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Poor oral health may hurt more than teeth
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