Cardiometabolic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, obesity, and diabetes mellitus, are the leading cause of mortality worldwide. The global burden of these diseases has risen over the past three decades. Concerningly, these trends are projected to continue. Physical inactivity, sedentary behaviour, and inadequate…
In developed nations, adults spend an average of 9-10 hours every day sitting, mostly during work hours. A highly sedentary lifestyle is associated with an increased risk of mortality. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends 150-300 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical…
Eating disorders are mental health conditions that significantly impair physical health and psychosocial functioning. Eating disorders have severe consequences on mental well-being and physical health, including oral health. The three most frequent eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating…
Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions associated with significant psychological and physical impairment. Individuals with eating disorders are at greater risk of suicidality, mortality, and poorer quality of life compared to both the general population and individuals with other mental health…
Dental hygienists are at an increased risk for developing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Research indicates 60-90% of dental hygienists and dentists experience work-related MSDs. Instrument design may contribute to MSD development. Commercially available instruments come in a variety of diameters and masses to…
Aspiration of oral bacteria with saliva or food is the predominant cause of pneumonia in older adults. A study investigated whether professional oral health management (OHM) by dental hygienists was associated with a lower incidence of pneumonia in older adults residing in…
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are injuries or disorders of the muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, cartilage, and spinal discs. They are caused by sudden or sustained exposure to repetitive motion, force, vibration, and awkward positions. MSDs tend to be more common among various professions,…
Oral healthcare providers can be at increased risk of disease transmission, such as tuberculosis, measles, and SARS, due to aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs). It has been hypothesized the use of mouth rinse by clients before dental procedures could reduce this risk of disease…
To investigate the association of oral health and Meniere’s disease, a nationwide population-based longitudinal study was conducted, using data from the National Health Insurance Database of the Korean National Health Insurance Service. The analysis included 2.24 million adults who underwent oral health…
Post-COVID-19 condition (PCC), also known as long COVID, is a phenomenon where individuals continue to experience COVID-19 symptoms for a minimum of four weeks after initial infection. The condition is estimated to impact 20-40% of people who have contracted COVID-19, with a…