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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...

Makers Drag Feet Reporting Medical Device Side Effects: Study

TUESDAY, March 18, 2025 – Other people could be having problems with the same insulin pump, dental implant or glucose monitor that you use – and you might not find out in a timely manner. That’s b...

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...

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