WHO is encouraging countries in South-East Asia to hasten their implementation of the new Action Plan for Oral Health 2022-2030, which plans to provide universal coverage for oral health for everyone in the region by 2030. According to WHO, South-East Asia has “the world’s highest oral cancer incidence and mortality rates, with age-standardized mortality for … Read more
A new study shows “having both diabetes and tooth loss contributes to worse cognitive function and faster cognitive decline in older adults,” shares NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing. The study was published in the Journal of Dental Research, in an issue focused on aging and oral health. This research shows how important good dental … Read more
A study published in the Journal of Personalized Medicine reveals that poor oral health may be linked to a higher risk of developing Meniere disease. Results were taken from 2.24 million adults who had oral health screenings in in 2003 and follow-ups for the next 16.7 years. “The researchers found that 5.0 percent of participants … Read more
A new study found that daily probiotic use reduces risks of gingivitis and improves oral health. The trial involved half of the participants being given probiotic lozenges containing the bacterial strain Bifidobacterium lactis HN019 while the other half was given a placebo. The research took eight weeks and results showed that those given the probiotic had a … Read more
Researchers at NYU College of Dentistry have developed a single score to describe the level of cytokines in the saliva, and this score is linked with the severity of clinical gum inflammation, according to a study published in the journal PLOS ONE. While more research is needed to test the “cytokine score,” it could hold … Read more
Silver diamine fluoride was found to be effective against cavities as dental sealants, according to a study that consisted of nearly 3,000 schoolchildren. “A single dose of either topical treatment given in elementary schools prevented roughly 80% of cavities and kept 50% of cavities from worsening when children were seen two years later,” reports NYU … Read more
Research published in the journal Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology shows the introduction of sugar in diet and early interruption of breastfeeding are the main contributions to the presence of dental caries in children by age 2. This study involved 800 children and was a part of a Thematic Project, “MINA study: Maternal and child … Read more
Preliminary research shows that gum and teeth health can have benefits for your brain health. These results are set to be presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference next week. Since it is still early, “the researchers say more evidence, including through clinical trials, and a broader pool of subjects are needed,” reports … Read more
Health practitioners, educators and student leaders from across America gathered at University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry for the “Dentistry as Participant and Casualty of Racism and Bias in Medicine: Moving Toward Equity in Oral Health Care” symposium hosted January 20 by the Pacific Center for Equity in Oral Health Care. … Read more
A new study from Aarthus University explored the effect of smoking on the results of treatment for different levels of periodontitis. The research revealed that heavy smokers with severe periodontitis got no benefit from the treatment, “while heavy smokers with moderate periodontitis only had a 50 percent effect from the treatment.” In some cases, the … Read more
A French aristocrat’s dental secret has been revealed 400 years after her death, scientists discover. Anne d’Alegre, who died in 1618, was using gold wire to keep her teeth from falling out. Her body was found at the Chateau de Laval in 1988 during an archaeological excavation. Her teeth were surprisingly well preserved and it … Read more
A new study from Saudi Arabia found that good dental health is vital for people with sickle cell anemia (SCA). The findings observed that multiple disease-causing bacteria were seen much more in the patients with poorer oral health than those with better oral health. Patricia Valerio, PhD, noted, “The findings also indicated that patients with … Read more
Intraoral appliances are commonly used in dental practice, and multiple members of the dental team are involved in the fabrication process, according to an ADA Clinical Evaluators Panel report published in the December issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association. The report, which includes the responses of 286 ACE Panel member dentists, found 88% of … Read more
A Canadian medical team embedded with Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) arrived at Naval Station Norfolk following a scheduled deployment to U.S. Southern Command and U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations in support of Continuing Promise 2022, Dec. 21. During the mission, the Canadian medical personnel and Comfort’s medical teams provided … Read more
A study conducted at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil and described in an article published in the journal Scientific Reports shows that anti-inflammatory drugs commonly taken by children may be associated with dental enamel defects (DEDs), currently seen in about 20% of children worldwide. The authors, who are affiliated with the Ribeirão Preto Dental … Read more
According to Global News, more young patients are seeing the dentist with major oral health issues, which have been caused by years of lack of care. This appears to be linked to the increase in refugees entering the country from Afghanistan and Ukraine. Global spoke with Dr. Brad Krusky, a pediatric dentist, who said, “A … Read more
George Brown is responding to changes underway in the oral health-care sector by launching a new degree completion program aimed specifically at dental hygienists. The one-year online Honours Bachelor of Science (Dental Hygiene) is the first degree completion program of its kind offered by an Ontario college. It’s targeted at dental hygienists looking for opportunities outside of … Read more
A 51-year-old Calgary, Alta., man has been identified as the victim in a fatal single-vehicle crash in northern Ontario, police say. Dr. Abdul Hashmi was killed Dec. 4 around 4 p.m. when his northbound, four-door SUV left Highway 129 and went into the ditch on the other side of the road, Ontario Provincial Police said … Read more
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, many dental clinics faced temporary closure or capacity restrictions due to what was believed to be an increased risk associated with aerosol procedures. Because dental procedures require clinicians to be in close proximity to their patient’s mouth and nose, practicing dentistry was considered to be a high risk … Read more
The family of an Australian woman has been left searching for answers after the 25-year-old “with an amazing future ahead of her” died suddenly in Bali. Perth student Niamh Finneran Loader died on December 2 while visiting the popular Indonesian holiday destination to undergo “dental treatment”, according to a GoFundMe created to help bring her body back … Read more