Integrating Dental Care Into Well-Child Visits Boosts Oral Health
Incorporating dental care into well-child visits significantly improved oral health awareness at a rural Federally Qualified Health Center.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Recognizing and Treating Oral Leukoplakia in Primary Care
Researchers outline diagnostic and treatment options for oral leukoplakia including use of carbon dioxide (CO2) laser therapy.
Dry Mouth Spray Recalled Due to Possible Microbial Contamination
The recall applies to products bearing an expiration date from 11/2021 through 5/2022.
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis May Be Associated With Increased Gingival Inflammation
Researchers assessed the association between oral health, microbial communities and juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
Improved Oral Hygiene May Cut Risk for Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation
Frequent tooth brushing, professional dental cleaning linked to reduced risk for heart failure, atrial fibrillation in Korea.
FDA: Updated Safety Alert Regarding Benzocaine-Associated Methemoglobinemia
The Agency is urging manufacturers to stop marketing OTC oral drug products containing benzocaine for teething to this patient population.
PAs Improving in Providing Dental Health Care
Educating certified PAs to incorporate oral health as an important addition to health care can help bring quality care to more patients with dental needs.
Delayed immunizations, breastfeeding over age 1 may increase risk for caries
Researchers identify new risk factors for caries in young children.
Salivary duct stone
After 36 hours, a patient with a salivary duct stone shows limited improvement.
Periodontal disease associated with elevated breast cancer risk
Postmenopausal women especially former smokers who quit within the last 20 years have an increased risk of postmenopausal breast cancer associated with periodontal disease.
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