gglalt-oralhygiene

Many Americans do not have access to proper dental care—this is a serious problem. What can dental professionals do to combat this widespread issue when they, themselves, are experiencing a …

That sudden zing of pain when sipping ice water or biting into an apple isn’t just annoying—it’s a daily struggle for millions. If you wince while brushing, you’re not alone. …

Medicaid ensures 80 million Americans, and over 500,000 West Virginians, have access to health care. Importantly, Medicaid is also a core source of oral health care coverage for families across …

A ten-second French kiss trades around 80 million bacteria (so make it worth it!). Most of the time that microscopic gift goes unnoticed, but new evidence suggests it might also …

Chewing gum might seem like a harmless habit; it freshens breath, keeps your mouth busy, and it helps some people to focus. But beneath the minty freshness lies a sticky …

Despite being located in the same general region of the body, our teeth and brain don’t seem like they’d be overly connected. That’s why this study linking poor oral health …

It’s hard to miss all the chatter swirling around fluoride lately. Newly-appointed Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently announced that he plans to tell the …

Abstract Background/Objectives: Studies have examined the mechanisms of oral hypofunction by investigating the relationship between the number of remaining teeth, bite force, mastication ability, and lateral induction factors influencing chewing …

Calling someone “long in the tooth”-a not-so-subtle dig at aging-can be literal for women entering menopause. Fluctuations and declines in estrogen affect nearly every tissue in your mouth, making perimenopause …

Abstract A 28-year-old man with muscular dystrophy was bedridden, requiring 24-hour respiratory support with a ventilator. Owing to repeated episodes of aspiration pneumonia, he was fed through a gastrostomy tube. …