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Periodontitis May Modify Risk for Atrial Fibrillation
THURSDAY, April 11, 2024 – Periodontitis is a risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study published online April 10 in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Shunsuke...
Could Unhealthy Gums Worsen COPD?
MONDAY, Jan. 15, 2024 – New research in mice is pointing to a surprising connection: Gum disease could exacerbate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Because gum disease (periodontitis) is...
Daily Toothbrushing Cuts Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
FRIDAY, Dec. 22, 2023 – Daily toothbrushing among hospitalized patients is associated with lower rates of hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) and improved outcomes, according to a review published...
Your Toothbrush Could Be a Life Saver in the Hospital
TUESDAY, Dec. 19, 2023 – A person’s toothbrush could be a true lifesaver if they land in a hospital ICU, according to new evidence review. Regular toothbrushing is associated with lower rates of d...
Americans Are Now Getting Far Fewer Opioids for Dental Pain
FRIDAY, Nov. 10, 2023 – If you’re getting a tooth pulled or having another painful dental procedure, you’re much less likely to get opioids than you were just a few years ago, new research reveals. Th...
USPSTF Finds Insufficient Evidence for Oral Health Screening in Adults, Children
TUESDAY, Nov. 7, 2023 – The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the evidence is insufficient for assessing the balance of benefits and harms of screening and preventive...
Dental Issues Plague America's Nursing Home Residents
FRIDAY, Sept. 15, 2023 – Good oral health is one of the keys to healthy aging, but a sobering new study shows that many U.S. nursing home residents have significant dental issues. Close to two in...
Number of Teeth, Periodontitis in Older Adults Linked to Hippocampal Atrophy
THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 – For older adults, there is an interaction between number of teeth and periodontitis and the rate of left hippocampal atrophy, according to a study published online July 5 in...
What Is Meth Mouth? Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2023 – Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant that has been around for a long time, creating multiple health issues for users. But there is another downside to this...
How to Get Rid of Bad Breath
MONDAY, April 24, 2023 – About 1 in 4 people worldwide experience bad breath, according to the Cleveland Clinic – but that doesn’t mean you're stuck with it. Discover the most common causes of bad b...
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