Oral-Systemic Health

Military veterans have specific mental and oral health needs that clinicians should consider when employing care. United States Air Force veteran and dentist Jere Gillan, DMD, provides insight on this topic.

Based on an oral microbiome analysis, the custom toothpaste features prebiotics, probiotics, and other ingredients designed to optimize the individual user’s oral health.

Dental practices looking to employ a new type of patient-centric, affordable care might not know where to start. CareQuest’s new tool can help.

A closer look at how we can emphasize the importance of flossing to our patients.

New startups have been chosen for the 2024 SMILE Health Program, demonstrating a deeper emphasis on the oral-systemic link.

White paper says a growing oral health crisis is impacting billions of people and straining health systems and economies worldwide.

A new 2024 Oral Health Report Women vs. Men from Benevis aims to recognize the differences in care based on gender.

Awards promote the groundbreaking work of scientific researchers and the link between oral health and systemic health.

Whole body health is interconnected, and teaming up across concentrations can be key to keeping a patient healthy and happy.

By integrating comprehensive saliva testing into dental check-ups, the initiative seeks to facilitate early disease detection and personalized treatment, advancing equity and accessibility in oral healthcare for vulnerable communities.

While April is National Oral Cancer Awareness Month, dentists and hygienists should be on the lookout for oral cancers all year long.

RADIUS’s latest toothpaste offering contains ingredients that enable immune system support as well as cavity protection and remineralization features.

How to turn prophy appointments into oral wellness check-ups.

In her book, Brandi Hooker Evans presents a light-hearted yet serious look at dental care that will be appreciated by both dental patients and professionals.

What you need to know about how your patients’ diets impact their oral health.

SEPA Foundation meeting focuses on controlling gingivitis and on the value of antiseptics, and guidelines for their use.

CareQuest Innovation Partners has teamed up with MATTER to find solutions that consider and connect the link between oral health and overall health.

In part 1 of this series the authors look at the early beginnings of dental hygiene and how the profession attempts to parallel the growth and autonomy of nursing.

SDF may effectively stop tooth decay in developing teeth, providing a new tool in the arsenal against caries that may have long term effects.

A Colgate-Palmolive senior executive shares thoughts on the study from Sichuan University, in China, as well as the need to understand the broader impacts of poor oral health on overall health and well-being.

Ozempic, and other glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists are mainly used for managing type 2 diabetes, but the medications are also gaining popularity as a weight loss option.

Because February is Heart Health month, Pacific Dental Services is focusing on initiatives that will raise awareness on the critical link between oral health and heart health.

These oral health probiotics from Biocidin Botanicals aim to enhance oral health, freshen breath, and improve the oral microbiome.

Dental care plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health and well-being. However, the approach to care can vary significantly.

Oral dysbiosis, a condition where imbalanced oral bacteria can lead to a range of health issues is at the center of the link between poor oral health and systemic diseases, and emphasizes the crucial role of oral hygiene in promoting overall health.

A new initiative from Delta Dental and The American Heart Association aims to deliver integrated care and education on heart and oral health.

The data from these meta-analyses highlight the value of developing systems to promote daily toothbrushing among those who have been hospitalized and, particularly, those on mechanical ventilation.

A new study has shown that there may be a link between certain autoimmune disorders and tooth enamel defects, further strengthening the oral-systemic connection.

The clearance includes treatment for adults with severe obstructive sleep apnea using Vivos Therapeutics' DNA oral appliance, the mRNA oral appliance, and the mmRNA oral appliance.

Pacific Dental Services has hosted a mouth-body connection symposium, an educational opportunity to inform dental clinicians on