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Preventing musculoskeletal disorders among oral health professionals with yoga

Introduction Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are serious health problems among oral health professionals, with a prevalence ranging from 64% to 93%. The areas most affected by work-related musculoskeletal disorders among oral health professionals are the lower back (34-60%) and hips (15-25%), in addition to…

Effects of sugar substitutes on cariogenic bacteria

Wellness November 3, 2025

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Effects of sugar substitutes on cariogenic bacteria

Key messages: The results of this review support the use of xylitol as a sugar substitute to reduce cariogenic bacteria, possibly lowering the risk of dental caries and reducing the incidence of new dental caries. Further research is required to confirm…

The effect of self-reported flossing behavior on cardiovascular disease events and mortality https://jada.ada.org/article/S0002-8177(24)00565-8/fulltext

Oral Health Wellness October 24, 2025

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Effect of flossing on cardiovascular disease

Key messages: Improving flossing behaviour may have an additional benefit in preventing cardiovascular disease events. Medical practitioners should advise their patients to improve their oral self-care practices, in addition to the standard diet and exercise advice. Introduction There is growing evidence of…

The link between the use of diet and fitness monitoring apps

Wellness October 16, 2025

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Diet and fitness apps associated with disordered eating symptoms

Key messages: Diet and fitness apps are marketed as tools to improve health, with evidence that these tools can be effective in increasing physical activity. These apps also have unintended negative consequences, such as creating pressure to meet goals, concerns about…

Management of the hypertensive dental patient

Heart Health Oral Health Wellness July 8, 2025

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Managing hypertension in oral healthcare

Introduction Hypertension is a serious chronic condition affecting over a billion people globally and is the leading risk factor for morbidity and mortality. Hypertension is often asymptomatic in the initial stages, making it crucial to recognize hypertension early to help mitigate disease progression. Hypertension…

Heart Health Oral Health Wellness July 2, 2025

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Periodontitis associated with hypertension in systemically healthy individuals

Key messages: Periodontitis is linked to higher blood pressure in otherwise healthy individuals. Individuals with periodontitis had higher mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure and higher odds of systolic blood pressure ≥140 mm Hg. Gingival bleeding associated with higher mean systolic…

Diseases Wellness June 10, 2025

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Review of eating disorders

Key messages: Eating disorders are characterized by disturbances in eating behaviour, occurring more often in females than males. Common eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder. Treatment includes nutritional support, psychotherapy, and pharmacotherapy.…

Preventing musculoskeletal disorders in oral health professionals

Wellness January 30, 2025

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Preventing musculoskeletal disorders in oral health professionals

Oral health professionals are at high risk for developing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), with neck, back, shoulder, and wrist pain commonly reported. Oral healthcare is physically demanding, with clinicians adopting static positions for extended periods to facilitate vision and access. Reduced productivity, frequent absences,…

Biological aging mediates the association between periodontitis and cardiovascular disease: Results from a national population study and Mendelian randomization analysis

Diseases Oral Health Wellness January 19, 2025

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Biological aging mediates the association between periodontitis and cardiovascular disease

Key Messages: Periodontitis is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and aging plays a mediating role in this association. Progression of periodontitis is significantly associated with biological aging, suggesting periodontitis may accelerate the systemic aging process. Periodontitis management may delay…

Oral Health Wellness December 10, 2024

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Hearing loss in oral health professionals

Key messages: Exposure to noise above 85 decibels for over eight hours a day may lead to noise-induced hearing loss. Oral health professionals are at risk of developing noise-induced hearing loss from frequent exposure to equipment that produces significantly high decibels…

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