Ava Barros[email protected]Public HealthWhat patients don't understand about oral healthAmong U.S. adults, awareness of the link between oral health and other medical conditions has declined compared to 2024, according to the Delta Dental "2025 State of America's Oral Health and Wellness Report."May 29, 2025Hygiene ToolsWill your teeth be sorry if you use vegan toothpaste?Despite not causing enamel hardness loss or adverse effects on mineral content or morphology, there may not be enough evidence to support using vegan toothpaste.May 28, 2025Oral-Systemic LinkChronic kidney disease may affect oral healthChronic 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, 2025Oral-Systemic LinkThese lung problems may be linked to jaw fracturesPatients 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, 2025PediatricsAsthma plus sports drinks equals trouble for teethProlonged use of asthma medication may be linked to a higher presence of erosive tooth wear. Therefore, children with asthma should avoid acidic drinks, reports a study recently published in Clinical and Experimental Dental Research.May 21, 2025NutritionHow drinking affects tooth lossPatients 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, 2025CardiovascularGum disease germ may be linked to heart rhythm disorderThe spread of a certain gum disease bacterium to the heart may exacerbate atrial fibrillation, according to a news release dated May 9.May 19, 2025GutMouth ulcers may be linked to anxiety, bowel problemsPatients 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, 2025TMJ/TMDThis tool may prevent oral diseases in real timeA new smartphone application may help dentists monitor bite force in real time, offering feedback to improve diagnosis and treatment.May 15, 2025PediatricsWhat sleep bruxism may say about your kidsSleep bruxism in children as young as 4 may be linked to suppressing symptoms of depression and anxiety, as well as other sleep disturbances.May 14, 2025Previous PagePage 7 of 42Next PageTop StoriesLegal Issues$22M lawsuit claims dental visit led to 4-year-old’s brain damageA family has filed a $22 million medical negligence lawsuit against a dental practice in Oregon, claiming that a routine dental procedure left their 4-year-old with brain damage.Alternative Pain TherapiesSensitive teeth? Nanobots may come to the rescueHygiene ToolsWhy these dental hygienists love Turbo-CR and what it does for their patientsHygiene ToolsThis toothbrush may clean teeth betterSponsor ContentJoin Us
