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Dentists Seeing Increase In Bruxism During Pandemic

ABC News (7/12, Leyden, Widmer) reports that “research has continued to show increases in far-reaching physical and mental health problems” during the COVID-19 pandemic, and…

Periodontal Disease Associated With Kidney Function Decline In Some Patients, Study Finds

Healio (7/7, Webb) reported, “Specific markers of periodontal disease were associated with eGFR decline during a six-year period,” a study team concluded after assessing “data…

Study: Limited Exposure To Fluoridated Water, High Sugar Intake Increase Tooth Decay Risk By 70%

Dentistry Today (7/7) said a team of Australian researchers found that “children with limited exposure to fluoridated water and a high sugar intake are 70%…

Tooth Loss May Increase Risk Of Cognitive Impairment, Dementia, Research Suggests

DrBicuspid (7/8, Madans) reports a new meta-analysis suggests that “tooth loss is a risk factor for cognitive impairment and dementia,” and “the risk of cognitive…

Demand For Cosmetic Dentistry Increases As Pandemic Restrictions Ease

NBC News (6/16, Silva) reports that dentists are seeing an increase in demand for cosmetic dental treatments as more people get vaccinated against COVID-19 and…

Survey: Baby Tooth Loss, Toothache Among Most Common Early Tooth-Related Memories

DrBicuspid (6/3, Busch) said a DentaVox survey found that “for nearly 40% of adults, losing a baby tooth is their earliest dental memory – and…

Study: Retaining Natural Teeth Associated With Improved Functional Ability In Older Adults

Medscape (6/3, Lynch, Subscription Publication) reported a new study suggests that “older adults with more natural teeth are better able to perform everyday tasks.” In…

DentistryIQ Video: “The Vaping Forecast: Cloudy With A Chance Of Oral Disease”

In an episode of Medical History Mysteries on DentistryIQ (6/3, Maragliano-Muniz), Tom Viola, RPh, CCP, and Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD, chief editor of DentistryIQ and editorial co-director…

Dental Visits Listed Among Health Appointments To Resume

Noting some people have delayed health appointments and screenings during the pandemic due to concerns about contracting COVID-19, AARP (5/28, Stepko) said it’s time to get…