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Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Risk for Severe Periodontal Disease

THURSDAY, Sept. 25, 2025 – Low adherence to the Mediterranean diet is associated with severe periodontal disease and greater systemic inflammation, according to a study published online Sept. 15 in ...

Mediterranean Diet Might Protect Dental Health

MONDAY, Sept. 22, 2025 — The Mediterranean diet might help you at the dentist, a new study says. People who follow a Mediterranean diet appear more likely to have better gum health, researchers r...

Oral Bacteria, Fungi Linked to Increased Risk for Pancreatic Cancer

MONDAY, Sept. 22, 2025 – Oral bacteria and fungi are associated with an increased risk for pancreatic cancer development, according to a study published online Sept. 18 in JAMA Oncology. Yixuan...

Mouth Microbes Might Contribute To Pancreatic Cancer

FRIDAY, Sept. 19, 2025 — A person’s risk of pancreatic cancer might be tied to the microbes living in their mouths, a new study says. People have a more than tripled risk of pancreatic cancer if the...

Most Americans Fear The Dentist

TUESDAY, Sept. 9, 2025 — Afraid of the dentist? You’re far from alone, a new study says. Nearly 3 of 4 adults fear going to the dentist, researchers report in the September issue of the Journal of the...

Less Than Half of Youths With Sickle Cell Received Dental Services in 2022

FRIDAY, Sept. 5, 2025 – Only 42 percent of youths with sickle cell disease (SCD) received dental services in 2022, according to a research letter published online Sept. 3 in JAMA Network Open....

CKD May Be Tied to Higher Risk for Tooth Loss

THURSDAY, July 24, 2025 – Chronic kidney disease (CKD) appears to be associated with a higher risk for tooth loss, with a higher prevalence of CKD seen among individuals with fewer than 20 teeth,...

Poor Oral Health Potentially Linked To Chronic Health Problems

FRIDAY, July 18, 2025 — Poor dental health could be a harbinger of chronic illnesses like type 2 diabetes and heart disease, a new study warns. People with missing teeth, coated tongues and other s...

Fluoride Ban Could Create Cavities For 1 Of Every 3 U.S. Kids

MONDAY, June 2, 2025 — Removing fluoride from the U.S. water supply could result in more than 25 million more decayed teeth in children and teenagers within five years, a new study warns. That’s the e...

Gun Violence Leads To Skipped Dental Visits, Lost Teeth

TUESDAY, April 15, 2025 – Gun violence is bad for dental health, a new study says. More specifically, people are less likely to go to the dentist in neighborhoods with higher levels of firearm...

Lower Oral Health Scores Linked to Higher Pain Scores in Women

MONDAY, April 14, 2025 – Low oral health scores are associated with higher pain scores, including migraine headache, among women, according to a study published online April 9 in Frontiers in Pain...

1 in 3 Kids Has Dental Problems, Poll Finds

SUNDAY, March 9, 2025 – More than 1 in 3 parents say their child has struggled with cavities, stained teeth, gum problems or tooth pain in the past two years, a new national poll shows. The problems...

Link Between Gum Disease, Brain Function Exists, Small Study Says

MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2025 – Gum disease appears to disrupt brain activity, potentially increasing a person’s risk of cognitive decline. People with gum disease experienced altered connections between d...

Denture Use Tied to Better Cognitive Health in Older Adults With Partial Tooth Loss

MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2025 – Denture use may help protect against cognitive decline in older adults with partial tooth loss, according to a study published online Dec. 23 in Aging Medicine. Xiang Qi,...

Gum Disease & Diabetes: A Strong Link

THURSDAY, Nov. 14, 2024 – Periodontal (gum) disease and diabetes are locked in a grim partnership aimed at undermining your health, experts warn. “Recent research has shown that diabetes is not only ...

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