Oral Health News & Updates
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- Toothbrushing Lowers Pneumonia Risk in Hospital: Study
December 19, 2023 — Sometimes, a hospital stay results in developing a new health problem. About 1 in 100 people develop pneumonia while in the hospital, but a new study reports that a daily tooth-brushing regimen during hospital stays significantly reduced the likelihood of developing the potentially life-threatening infection.
- Tissue Regeneration Showing Promise as Alternative to Root Canal
December 5, 2023 — Scientists are developing a new dental treatment – tissue regeneration -- that could replace the root canal, according to a statement from the ADA Forsyth Institute.
- The 5 Things Dentists Wished Doctors Weren’t Missing
November 29, 2023 — Dentists are urging primary care doctors to pay closer attention to signs of illness that may show up in the mouth. From overlooked gum disease to suspicious lesions, oral health can provide a critical window into broader medical concerns.
- Lead Aprons No Longer Needed During X-Rays, Dental Group Says
November 3, 2023 — Wearing a heavy lead apron is no longer necessary during routine dental X-rays, a professional dental radiology group has concluded.
- Severe Strep Infections Rebound After Pandemic Lull
June 21, 2023 — Infections caused by group A streptococcus bacteria, which usually cause mild illnesses like strep throat and scarlet fever, can be more severe, and reports of invasive infections are on the rise.
- Mouth 'On Fire': Help for the Often Misdiagnosed Condition TMD
May 24, 2023 — There's a type of pain in the mouth and face that includes over 30 types of temporomandibular disorders, called TMDs, and they're hard to diagnose, leaving some patients on a long quest to find relief.
