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Pooping too much, too little may spell trouble for teeth
By
Melissa Busch
Abnormal bowel habits may be correlated with a higher risk of poor teeth conditions, according to a study.
April 23, 2025
3 times more likely to have impaired cognition with this problem
By
Melissa Busch
Middle-age and older individuals who have this problem may be nearly three times more likely to experience cognitive impairment, according to a large study.
April 8, 2025
Patients with lupus, RA may want to wake up on oral health
By
Ava Barros
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus may have an increased risk of dental decay and a higher oral bacteria presence. The study was published recently in
BMC Oral Health
.
April 2, 2025
Researchers to study gum disease germ's link to Alzheimer's disease
By
Ava Barros
Researchers at the Augusta University Dental College of Georgia have received a $2.8 million grant to study the link between a periodontal bacterium and Alzheimer's disease, according to news from the university.
April 1, 2025
Biologic agents may lead to more dental problems
By
Ava Barros
Patients taking common biologic agents to help treat cancer and other diseases may be at greater risk of needing more dental treatment, according to a study published recently in
Oral Diseases
.
March 31, 2025
Diabetes testing at the dentist may be key to early diagnosis
By
Ava Barros
Implementing targeted diabetes testing in dental settings for high-risk patients may be a feasible and largely accepted strategy to diagnose individuals sooner, according to a study published in the
Journal of the American Dental Association
.
March 21, 2025
Good neighbors may curb brain decline in those with tooth loss
By
Melissa Busch
Neighborhood cohesion may mitigate the negative effects tooth loss has on cognitive decline, according to a study.
March 20, 2025
1st reported case of small intestine tumor spreading to the TMJ
By
Melissa Busch
A small intestine neuroendocrine carcinoma metastasized to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in a man, which is believed the first reported case of its kind.
March 19, 2025
Caries may be linked to osteoporosis
By
Ava Barros
Severe caries may be associated with an increased risk of osteoporosis, supporting the potential connection between oral and systemic bone health, asserts a study published in
BMC Oral Health
.
March 18, 2025
Thyroid function may affect gum disease
By
Ava Barros
An 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, 2025
Oral health may be a promising area for dementia prevention
By
Ava Barros
Oral 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, 2025
The surprising effect tooth loss has on the body
By
Ava Barros
Tooth 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, 2025
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