Oral health
COVID-19 Implications for Emergency Dental Care
COVID-19 Implications for Emergency Dental Care

Examination of implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on current emergency dental care practices.

June 2024

Home Test for Gingivitis
Home Test for Gingivitis

Engineers develop a home test using saliva to detect periodontal disease, offering a convenient and accessible method for monitoring oral health.

June 2024

Pituitary Incidentalomas
Pituitary Incidentalomas

Pituitary incidentalomas are relatively common, with a prevalence of 10% observed in imaging studies, underscoring the need for careful evaluation and management of these incidental findings.

May 2024

Smoking Intensity and Peri-Implantitis Risk
Smoking Intensity and Peri-Implantitis Risk

Smoking intensity is associated with an increased risk of peri-implantitis, underscoring the importance of smoking cessation interventions to mitigate the adverse effects of tobacco use on dental implant outcomes.

May 2024

Oral Health and Survival in Head and Neck Cancer
Oral Health and Survival in Head and Neck Cancer

Better overall survival in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma is associated with maintaining natural teeth and regular dental visits, highlighting the importance of oral health in cancer outcomes.

April 2024

Premature Wear of Dental Implants
Premature Wear of Dental Implants

Change in habitual or dominant side of chewing is identified as the cause of premature wear of dental implants, highlighting the importance of patient-specific factors in implant success and longevity.

April 2024

Diversity of the Oral Microbiota in Adults and Chi
Diversity of the Oral Microbiota in Adults and Children

This article explores the diversity of the oral microbiota in both adults and children, emphasizing the importance of maintaining oral hygiene practices such as flossing and regular dental check-ups.

April 2024

Dental Health’s Impact on Cognitive Function: Ex
Dental Health’s Impact on Cognitive Function: Exploring the Connection

Prioritizing dental care correlates with improved brain health, highlighting the intricate link between oral hygiene and cognitive function.

March 2024

Essential Tips for Oral Medicine Management in Primary Care

Effective management of oral medicine problems in primary care settings can improve patient outcomes and reduce the burden on specialized services.

March 2024

Maintaining and Improving Oral Health in Young Chi
Maintaining and Improving Oral Health in Young Children

This update discusses the process of dental cavities and oral health care in children, emphasizing the importance of preventive measures and regular dental visits for maintaining and improving oral health from a young age.

March 2024