It's been 10 years since the U.S. surgeon general's report on oral health in America, which among other things advocated interdisciplinary training between medical and dental providers. But current ...

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, a nationwide effort to highlight the importance of good oral hygiene for children.

Poor periodontal health and tooth loss may increase the risk for cognitive decline and dementia, new research suggests. Results from a review of 47 studies showed that having periodontitis, tooth loss ...

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Between taking tests, fitting in, making the team and everything in between, it’s tough being a kid. But it’s even harder for the millions of children without basic oral ...

High blood pressure, diabetes, dementia, and adverse birth outcomes are all medical conditions that have a direct correlation to oral health. Optimal oral health is about so much more than white teeth ...

A new Oregon strategic plan for oral health emphasizes the need for a state dental director and the promotion of basic oral health literacy and preventive services, such as fluoride varnish, at local ...

Wolpin practices dentistry at the Choptank Community Health Center, a federally qualified health center located in a medically underserved area on the rural Eastern shore of Maryland. The health ...

Poor oral health may increase dementia risk through both biological and social pathways, as reported by researchers from Science Tokyo. Drawing on recent epidemiologic research, the team highlights ...