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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
Patients receptive to nutritional counseling at the dentist
By
Ava Barros
Dental patients are open to receiving diet advice in dental settings and are willing to follow nutritional programs to prevent both oral and systemic diseases, according to a study recently published in
BDJ Open
.
June 20, 2024
Skip breakfast? Gum disease may be in your future.
By
Melissa Busch
Eating breakfast may be more important than most people thought, according to a new study.
June 18, 2024
Heart attack, stroke linked to no-calorie sweetener in toothpaste
By
Melissa Busch
A zero-calorie sugar substitute commonly found in toothpaste and chewing gum may be associated with a heightened risk of cardiovascular events.
June 10, 2024
Here's the tea: This mouthwash may fend off gum disease
By
Melissa Busch
This mouthwash may inhibit the growth of one of the main bacteria involved in periodontitis, indicating that it may be used to prevent and treat gum disease.
May 22, 2024
Body composition linked to oral health in post-stroke patients
By
Ava Barros
A high body mass index combined with low muscle mass is linked to poor oral health in older post-stroke patients, highlighting the importance of addressing dental and overall health in this population. This study was published in
Gerodontology
.
April 26, 2024
Are you properly anesthetizing dental patients who use drugs like Ozempic?
By
Melissa Busch
Clinicians may need to reconsider how they anesthetize and sedate dental patients who are taking glucagonlike peptide 1 agonists like Ozempic.
April 25, 2024
What pomegranate juice may do to patients' teeth
By
Ava Barros
Despite its nutrients and perceived health benefits, regular consumption of pomegranate juice may not be good for teeth. The acidic beverage may demineralize teeth, according to a study recently published in
PLoS One
.
April 19, 2024
BMI not linked to worse jaw surgery outcomes, problems
By
Ava Barros
Having a higher body mass index (BMI) may not correlate with poorer jaw surgery outcomes or postoperative complications. This research was recently published in the
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
.
April 16, 2024
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