Metabolic Syndrome Affects Oral Health The association between periodontitis and metabolic syndrome—characterized by increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess abdominal fat, and abnormal cholesterol levels—is well established, but…
Oral Bacterium Shows Promise As a Vaccination Vector Vaccinations remain key in preventing a variety of infections, and a new means of serum delivery may soon be on the way. As validated by scientists at the Forsyth Institute in
Poor Glycemic Control Does Not Contraindicate Implants As diabetes can affect the long term success of dental implant therapy, researchers from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry studied the…
Tooth Loss Linked to Decline in Memory and Walking Speed A new report out of the University College London (UCL) points to a correlation between tooth loss in older adults and a decline in memory and walking speeds. Published
This increasingly common health problem exerts a variety of dental side effects that oral health professionals need to be prepared to handle safely and effectively.