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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...
2020 to 2022 Saw Nearly 2 Million Annual Emergency Room Visits for Dental Issues
FRIDAY, June 13, 2025 – Tooth disorders accounted for an annual average of 1,944,000 emergency department visits during 2020 to 2022, according to a June data brief published by the National Center...
Zicam and Orajel Swabs Recalled for Possible Fungal Contamination
THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 — Some nasal and baby teething swabs from Zicam and Orajel are being recalled across the country because they may be contaminated with fungus, U.S. health officials said. The r...
New Classification System Accurate for Nasal Deformities in Cleft Lip and Palate
TUESDAY, June 10, 2025 – A new classification system seems to be highly accurate for evaluating nasal deformities in infants with cleft lip and palate (CLP), according to a study published online...
Cessation of Public Water Fluoridation Would Increase Tooth Decay
TUESDAY, June 10, 2025 – Cessation of public water fluoridation would increase tooth decay and health system costs in the United States, according to a study published online May 30 in JAMA Health...
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...
Oral Health Linked To Migraines, Fibromyalgia
TUESDAY, May 20, 2025 — Women who don’t brush and floss frequently are more likely to suffer from migraines and fibromyalgia, a new study says. Women with the worst oral health have a 60% higher risk ...
FDA to Review and Possibly Ban Fluoride Supplements for Kids
WEDNESDAY, May 14, 2025 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to review and possibly remove prescription fluoride supplements for children from the market. The FDA announced Tuesday t...
Florida Moves to Ban Fluoride in Drinking Water
THURSDAY, May 1, 2025 — Florida state lawmakers have approved a bill to ban the addition of fluoride to public drinking water, a move that public health experts say could harm dental health across t...
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...
ACP: AI Recommendations More Often Better Quality for Virtual Care Visits
MONDAY, April 7, 2025 – Artificial intelligence (AI) recommendations are more often rated as better quality than final recommendations of physicians for virtual care visits made by patients with...
Utah Becomes First State to Ban Community Water Fluoridation
FRIDAY, March 28, 2025 – With a new law, signed by Gov. Spencer Cox on March 27, Utah has become the first U.S. state to ban the addition of fluoride to public drinking water, The New York Times...
Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Intake Increases Oral Cavity Cancer Risk in Women
THURSDAY, March 20, 2025 – High sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) intake is associated with an increased risk for oral cavity cancer (OCC) in women, according to a study published online March 13 in...
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