Ava Barros[email protected]Oral-Systemic LinkThyroid function may affect gum diseaseAn overactive or underactive thyroid may worsen periodontal disease, highlighting the importance of monitoring the oral health of patients with thyroid dysfunction, according to a review published in BMC Oral Health.March 4, 2025Alternative Pain TherapiesLight therapy may improve oral lichen planusLow-level light therapy may be a more effective treatment for oral lichen planus than topical corticosteroids, according to a review published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice.February 28, 2025Public HealthThese dental problems may be linked to osteoporosisThere may be a significant association between this index score and a bone mineral density diagnosis, according to a study published in BMC Oral Health.February 26, 2025Sleep DentistryWhat your teeth say about sleep qualityThere may be a link between dentofacial traits and sleep quality, with protruding facial profiles and anterior crossbites emerging as potential predictors of sleep disorders in young adults, a study published in BMC Oral Health reports.February 25, 2025BrainOral health may be a promising area for dementia preventionOral health issues may be linked to the risk of dementia, making it a promising research focal area for prevention and care, according to a letter published in The Lancet.February 24, 2025OrthodonticsHow obesity can negatively affect orthodonticsA higher body mass index may affect orthodontic treatment by altering craniofacial development and periodontal response, according to a review published in Seminars in Orthodontics.February 21, 2025GutThe surprising effect tooth loss has on the bodyTooth loss may disrupt the oral-gut microbiota balance by shifting bacterial proportions, potentially impacting intestinal and overall health, an animal study published in BMC Oral Health reports.February 20, 2025SugarYou may be juicing your way to bad oral health, moreShort-term juice-only diets may negatively affect oral microbiota and increase gut bacteria linked to digestive issues, inflammation, and mental decline. This study was recently published in Nutrients.February 17, 2025PeriodonticsGum disease may be linked to abscessesAcute periapical abscesses may occur more often in patients with periodontal disease than in those without the disease, according to research published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.February 17, 2025Cardiovascular4 ways oral health can protect your heart this Valentine's DayThis Valentine's Day, protecting your heart might start with your smile. Here are four ways a consistent oral health regimen benefits your heart.February 14, 2025Previous PagePage 17 of 45Next PageTop StoriesDental PracticeThe most frequent dental mistake in the U.S. may surprise youA study in the Journal of the American Dental Association ranks the most frequently occurring dental errors in a large U.S. healthcare system.Hygiene ToolsThis toothbrush may clean teeth betterPodcastsPodcast: AI and dental journalism -- what comes next?Office ManagementHow to ensure the schedule doesn't kill your practiceLegal IssuesDentist sentenced for murdering his mother
