gglalt-oralhygiene

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. …

Background Facial attractiveness, influenced by dental esthetics, impacts self-perception and social interactions. The rise of social media has further fueled the demand for cosmetic dental treatments. This study aimed to …

Objective This study investigated periodontal health changes in adult patients with mild crowding, undergoing treatment with a modified Inman appliance. Materials and methods This prospective cohort study involved 16 malocclusion …

The risk of a stroke may be increased by a common bacteria found in the mouth and gut, suggests a new study. Higher levels of Streptococcus anginosus were found in …

The integration of AI into dentistry is an exciting advancement that holds promises of improved patient outcomes and streamlined operations. TDIC’s Risk Management analysts explain the risks associated with AI …

Imagine having to travel for hours for a routine dental cleaning or wait days to get treatment for a toothache. For nearly 1.7 million people in the U.S., this is …