Nutrition

These obesity indicators may be linked to periodontitis

Certain obesity indicators may positively correlate with periodontitis and vary with age, according to a large study published in Scientific Reports

January 16, 2025

The truth about grape juice, stomach flu, and dental ramifications

By Tracee Dahm

Rumors are spreading that grape juice helps you battle a stomach bug. Tracee Dahm, RDH, dives into what dental teams should know for their patients and their oral health.

January 9, 2025

These foods may be linked to a higher risk of gum disease

By Ava Barros

Consuming these foods may be linked to a higher risk of developing periodontitis, according to a study published in the International Dental Journal.

January 7, 2025

Protein-based sweetener that won't rot teeth in the works

By Melissa Busch

Researchers are developing a protein-based sweetener that contains no sugar, is sweeter, and won't cause tooth decay.

January 3, 2025

Obesity may be linked to gingival bleeding

By Ava Barros

Obesity may be linked to a higher risk of gingival bleeding, highlighting the importance of considering a patient's overall health, not just their oral condition, according to a study published in Obesity Medicine.

December 6, 2024

Let them eat starch. It may not hurt their teeth.

By Ava Barros

Consuming starchy foods such as potatoes, tubers, roots, and refined grains may not significantly affect caries development, according to a longitudinal study recently published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry.

December 2, 2024

This antioxidant regulates cavity-causing bacteria

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

This antioxidant may help prevent cavities by altering enamel's protective layer and reducing acid production from cavity-causing bacteria. This study was published in the Journal of Dentistry.

November 26, 2024

Pumpkin spice craze sparks oral health concerns

By Ava Barros

Pumpkin spice lattes may be a fall favorite, but their high sugar content and acidity can weaken enamel, increase the risk of tooth decay, and cause staining, according to research from the Canada-based dental clinic Inglewood Family Dental.

October 31, 2024

These gum disease patients may benefit from plant-based diets

By Ava Barros

Switching to a plant-based diet may alleviate periodontal inflammation in patients at risk for cardiovascular disease, suggests study findings recently published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.

October 29, 2024

A dental hygienist shares her oral health advice for Halloween

By Kevin Henry

Which talking points does a dental hygienist share with her patients about all the candy that comes with trick or treating? Maria Jackson, RDH, shares her thoughts.

October 29, 2024

Obesity may be tied to multiple tooth problems in older adults

By Ava Barros

Older adults with obesity are significantly more likely to have fewer teeth and not as many back teeth that occlude and a lack of functional dentition, according to a study conducted by the Rutgers School of Health Professions.

July 3, 2024

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