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It has a disc in the middle and then two bony structures that articulate together to open and close the jaw. But, with all that talking and eating, the jaw joint is used more than the knee. Between 5...


UNC Adams School of Dentistry’s Jane A. Weintraub, DDS, MPH, the R. Gary Rozier and Chester W. Douglass Distinguished Professor, first became interested in the science of aging when she took a...


Periodontal infection is a common disease that unfortunately also affects young people and is characterized by rapid destruction of periodontal tissue and can lead to early tooth loss


Higher levels of cytokines in saliva match greater gum inflammation


Periodontal and gum diseases are among the most common ones, neglecting them can have serious consequences both on oral health and on general health and maintaining healthy gums and periodontium...


Studying the biological bases of aging and the appropriate therapeutic prevention paths that counteract the chronic inflammation of all age-related pathologies such as diabetes, cardiovascular...


The use of cannabis in the general population has steadily increased over recent years and there is limited literature regarding the anesthetic implications of chronic cannabis use, particularly in...


Mouthwashes, a cornerstone of oral and dental hygiene, play a pivotal role in combating the formation of dental plaque, a leading cause of periodontal disease and dental caries. This study aimed to...


By UNC Adams School of Dentistry News

Their findings, reported in Nature Communications, showed that dental caries in childhood are characterized by an imbalance in the oral microbiome, and that previously unrecognized bacterial...


Japan's universal health insurance covers a wide range of dental treatments, and the co-payment rates differ by age. Researchers investigated whether the inequality in gingival bleeding and dental...


The World Health Organization member states proposed a comprehensive “Global Strategy on Oral Health,” which includes achieving universal oral health coverage by 2030. Challenges and barriers,...


By Stephanie Baum, Medical Xpress

Existing research shows that patients with inflammatory bowel disease are more likely to have periodontitis and vice-versa, suggesting an oral-gut axis linking the two conditions reciprocally. 


Engineers at the University of Cincinnati have developed a new device that can warn consumers about early risks of tooth decay from diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis.


The aim was to prospectively evaluate oral health status, salivary inflammatory markers and microbiota in patients undergoing gastroplasty compared with a control group undergoing a dietary program.


Infective endocarditis is a rare infection of the endocardium and heart valves, with a mortality rate that is high. Over the years, this has led to the development of specific guidelines with the...


Root caries is one of the main causes of tooth loss in the aging population. Toothpastes containing fluoride are considered inexpensive anti-caries agents due to...


Researchers assessed the effects of the pandemic on oral health care provided from July 2020 through December 2021 using national claims data.


To adequately treat an individual and increase their quality of life, whole-person, patient-centered care needs to be utilized. This review aims to concisely summarize ways to improve patients’...


Opportunistic oral cancer screening during visits to the dentist is a non-invasive and accessible option for detection of pre-malignant lesions and early-stage malignancies.


The dental profession has endured unprecedented disruption amid COVID-19. Novel stressors have included a high risk of occupational exposure to COVID-19, financial losses, and stricter infection...


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