In this piece, common oral health complications with gum disease during pregnancy, safety of dental X-rays, and preventive care throughout pregnancy will be explored.
The dental profession takes a toll on your physical body. For those who want to stay in this profession for a long time, Dr. Aisling Whitaker, CEO of DentalHive, shares some key advice for taking care of your own physical health. (Get a pair of loupes!) Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest … Read more
The demands and expectations for oral health care professionals are increasing. Patients are seeking high-quality care and personalized attention and education at an affordable cost
A research team comprising a dental clinician/scientist and an oral microbiologist at the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry collaboratively undertook a mission: To discover new probiotic strains specifically from the oral cavity to improve oral health.
A healthy 49-year-old female was referred to the Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology service for evaluation of intensely painful gingival lesions, which were associated with bleeding and difficulty brushing.
New data from the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS) suggest Canadians are retaining more of their natural teeth than they were 15 years ago, but indicators of gum disease have worsened sharply. The findings, released Monday by Statistics Canada, are based on the first set of clinical oral-health assessments collected since 2007–09. Cycle 7 of … Read more
Severe gum disease may significantly increase the risk of erectile dysfunction, adding to growing evidence that oral health is closely linked to overall wellbeing, according to new analyses highlighted by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP). Periodontitis — an advanced form of gum disease — has long been associated with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis … Read more
Yet another clinical study is adding to growing evidence that oral infections can affect the whole body. Researchers from King’s College London report that patients with chronic root canal infections who received successful endodontic treatment showed improved blood sugar control, better lipid profiles and reduced systemic inflammation over two years. “Long-standing root canal infections can … Read more
Abstract Tooth wear has become an increasingly prevalent condition across age groups. With this article, we want to explore the etiology, classification, diagnosis, and management of tooth wear, focusing on the interplay of mechanical, chemical, and biomechanical factors such as abrasion, attrition, erosion, and abfraction. Dietary habits, parafunctional activities, systemic diseases, and oral hygiene practices … Read more
Adults with type 2 diabetes who clean between their teeth at least three times a week may have more stable 24-hour blood glucose levels, new research shows. A clinical study, published in advance in the American Diabetes Association’s journal Diabetes Spectrum, found that adults who flossed or used interdental brushes three or more times weekly … Read more
A new study published by the American Academy of Neurology suggests that having both gum disease and cavities may nearly double a person’s risk of ischemic stroke compared with having a healthy mouth. The study found that participants who had both conditions were 86 per cent more likely to experience a stroke compared to those … Read more
On Track with KathleenYour monthly reset button for professional growth and personal well-being. As dental hygienists, we often move through our days caring for others—patients, colleagues, and families—without realizing how far we’ve drifted from caring for ourselves. The reality is, we all lose our rhythm sometimes. The good news? We can always press the reset … Read more
Abstract The lymphatic system, though essential in fluid homeostasis, immunity, and fat absorption, has historically received minimal attention in medical and dental education. Complex Lymphatic Anomalies (CLAs) represent a rare but serious group of lymphatic disorders that carry significant morbidity and mortality. This article integrates a personal perspective with a clinical review to highlight the … Read more
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Dr. Shimon Sakaguchi won the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance. Brunkow, 64, is a senior program manager at the Institute for Systems Biology in Seattle. Ramsdell, 64, is a scientific adviser for Sonoma Biotherapeutics in San Francisco. Sakaguchi, 74, is a distinguished … Read more
At Western University, students in professional programs like medicine, dentistry, law, physiotherapy, and nursing are no strangers to long study hours, packed clinic schedules, and the constant balancing act of academics and well-being. That’s why we started Road Runners London—a weekly run club designed to bring students and community members together around movement, wellness, and … Read more
A bacterium best known for causing tooth decay has been linked to Parkinson’s disease, in what researchers call the first study to show a direct microbial pathway driving the condition. The study, published this month in Nature Communications, was led by researchers in South Korea at POSTECH and Sungkyunkwan University, with collaborators from Seoul National … Read more
It’s probably not a question you’ve asked yourself before. After all, you’re a dentist. Your focus is the mouth. So how could menopause possibly influence the work you do—or the way your practice runs? The reality is menopause and oral health have been widely overlooked. We still know far too little about menopause as a … Read more
Dental pulp stones—calcified deposits in the tooth pulp—are typically asymptomatic and often go unnoticed. A recent study suggests these findings, along with carotid artery calcifications, may be more common in people with diabetes. Published on Aug. 4, 2025, in BMC Endocrine Disorders, researchers examined panoramic radiographs of 107 diabetic patients (67 women, 40 men; age … Read more
Menopause unveiled: the silent epidemic & oral health A medical emergency at 30,000 feet It was September 30, 2023, and Flight TS283 from London Heathrow to Toronto was cruising smoothly—until it wasn’t. I’d seen the scene play out in movies countless times: the crackle of the PA system, the pilot’s tense voice asking, “Is there a … Read more
All dental professionals are familiar with the aches and pains that come from practicing dentistry. In a profession that requires extreme precision, often our ergonomics can take a back seat. Pilates can be extremely beneficial for all dental professionals, not just for their physical and mental health, but also for the longevity of their professional … Read more