Increasing stress on School sealant programs could reduce prevalence of caries: JADA Dr. Shravani Dali10 Aug 2022 7:30 PM ISTIncreasing School sealant programs (SSPs) prevalence could reduce caries suggests a recent study published in the journal of the American Dental...
Oral health crucial for preventing nonventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia, study says Medha Baranwal8 Aug 2022 5:30 PM ISTUSA: A recent study published in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology supports the emerging body of evidence on the cruciality of oral health...
Tongue and lip piercings more likely to damage teeth and gums Isra Zaman2 July 2022 9:30 AM ISTOral piercings should be removed to save teeth and gums, urged dental professionals displaying an e-poster at EuroPerio10, the world's leading...
Tongue and lip piercings may be associated with periodontitis and tooth loss Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli23 Jun 2022 10:15 AM ISTIt is estimated that approximately 5% of young adults have oral piercings with the tongue being the most common site. Women are around four times more...
Diabetes may weaken teeth and promote tooth decay Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli15 Jun 2022 8:00 PM ISTPeople with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are prone to tooth decay, and a new study from Rutgers may explain why: reduced strength and durability of...
Elderly with high level of self-efficacy have good gingival health, finds study Dr. Shravani Dali13 Jun 2022 8:45 PM ISTOlder adults with a high level of self-efficacy have good gingival health according to a recent study published in the Journal of Dentistry. The...
Oral health problems more common among patients over 75 years of age Dr. Shravani Dali5 April 2022 9:00 AM ISTOral health problems were more common in the older patient group (aged 75+), according to a recent study published in the International Dental...
E cigarettes to rise incidence of gum disease Dr. Nandita Mohan2 March 2022 6:02 PM ISTCigarettes are a shorter route to death as it affects respiratory system, with rising awareness many quit and a series of new studies by researchers...
Improving oral health by chewing sugar-free gum during pregnancy reduces preterm birth risk Hina Zahid7 Feb 2022 9:00 AM ISTWashington, DC - Each year, an estimated 15 million babies are born prematurely or preterm (defined as delivery before the 37th week of pregnancy),...
Root canal treatment doesn't induce dental anxiety Dr. Nandita Mohan8 Jan 2022 4:48 PM ISTRoot canal treatment (RTC) is known to significantly cause severe pain and fear of procedure continues to exist in most of the patients. Improper oral...
Pregnant women found to be highly anxious to undergo dental treatment Dr. Nandita Mohan24 Dec 2021 3:22 PM ISTDental Anxiety is highly prevalent amongst pregnant women, according to a recent study published in the International Dental Journal.Access to oral...
New chewing function questionnaire may help assess oral function rehabilitation: study Dr. Shravani Dali11 Dec 2021 9:00 AM ISTNew unidimensional chewing function questionnaire may be a valid and reliable tool for dentists to assess oral function rehabilitation, according to...
