Loss of cognition or dementia is closely related to a poor oral health status according to a study published in the Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care.
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Background: Health can be defined as more than an absence or lack of disease. It…
Most of the detected increment in dental caries among children above the age of six years and adolescents is confined to occlusal surfaces of posterior permanent molars. Dental sealants and fluoride varnishes are much used to prevent caries. As the effectiveness of…
Focusing on a correlation between oral health and vaping, a recent study published on Wiley – Clinical and Experimental Dental Research, showed electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) exposure-mediated carbonyl stress leads to increased levels of prostaglandin-E2 and cyclooxygenase-2 in human gingival epithelium compared to…
A four-year cohort perspective observational study, clinical and radiographic assessments were conducted on 74 implants with adequate access (ACC) to peri-implant hygiene and 57 implants without access (no-ACC) at baseline (T0), two-year (T1), and four-year (T2) follow-up visits. At T2, implants in…
Periodontitis is more prevalent in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) than in nondiabetic individuals and is recognized as the sixth most common complication of T2DM. Therefore, maintaining periodontal health is important to reduce risk for cardiovascular disease in patients with T2DM.
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A randomized trial investigated changes in systemic inflammatory markers after full-mouth debridement with either hand instrumentation (HI) or ultrasonic instrumentation (UI). All patients displayed significant increases in serum C-reactive protein (CRP), with no differences between treatment groups at 24 hours compared with…
The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer/questioning (LGBTQ) community consists of a cross cultural broad range of community members and includes all races, ethnic and religious backgrounds, and a range of socioeconomic status. The healthcare needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender…
Gingival enlargement can be associated with a number of entities: hereditary, infectious, localized inflammatory, systemic inflammatory/autoimmune, neoplasia (localized or hematologic), medications. Microscopically, the enlargement is generally notable for either increased extracellular matrix/interstitial fluid or cells (resident or infiltrating). Current evidence suggests that…
An international team of scientists has found evidence SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, infects cells in the mouth. While it’s well known that the upper airways and lungs are primary sites of SARS-CoV-2 infection, there are clues the virus can infect…
A new study describes how poor oral health may worsen gut inflammation.
While many people put off their regular trips to an oral health professional, recent research has shown the consequences of doing so may go beyond cavities and root canals. From heart…