The Worst Habits for Your Dental Health
Credello: Having a healthy smile is more critical than you think. Not only is good dental hygiene crucial for your overall health, but fixing easily avoidable […]
5 surprising ways to improve your oral health
If you’re someone who brushes twice a day, flosses regularly, and never misses a dentist visit, you may think you’re doing all you can for your […]
Do Your Gums and Teeth Require You to Up Your Water Intake?
Water nurtures flowers, ocean life, and even your body’s cells. But did you realize how water is important for oral health? You may already take precautions […]
How taking care of our teeth affects our whole body
We have all heard the saying, “you’re never fully dressed without your smile.” I would like to add to that you are not completely healthy without […]
Surprising connection between oral health and COVID-19
A recent study found that gum disease is associated with increased risk of complications from COVID-19, providing another reason for people to focus on proper oral […]
The impact of poor oral health in children
Dental nurse Kelly Woodward, who works at Black Swan Dental, writes about her aim to address the impact of poor oral health in children. Children and […]
Declining Oral Health Affects Patients’ Life Quality, Study Suggests
Oral health affects life quality in adults with Parkinson’s, with oral health worsening with disease progression and resulting in a related greater decline in quality of […]
How practicing yoga could benefit dental professionals and patients
Laura Williams talks to us about how yoga has helped her in the practice and how it could help dental patients too. I started a regular […]
What Parents Need to Know About Childhood Oral Health
Childhood caries (cavities) are the most common preventable infection in childhood. When untreated, caries can lead to deeper infections, pain, trouble eating, speaking, learning, and other […]
Designing smart dental implants to last longer
US researchers are developing a smart dental implant that resists bacterial growth and generates its own electricity through chewing and brushing to power a tissue-rejuvenating light. […]
Ignoring oral health can have serious impacts on the rest of the body
Previously unknown health risks for Australians – that gum disease suffered by one in three Australian adults (1) could increase the risk of serious cardiovascular events, […]
Poor oral health linked to muscle loss and diabetes
Previous research has found that poor oral health is a predictor of cardiovascular disease and mortality from all causes. A new study suggests that having fewer […]
Why oral health care is vital to a long-term COVID-19 strategy
Many CDC-listed COVID-19 risk factors have links to oral disease. Dental professionals can help patients manage their risk by keeping the oral-systemic link in mind. On […]
Why Senior Oral and Dental Care Is So Important
The link between oral health and overall well-being has been clearly established. This is important to keep in mind for people of all ages, but especially […]
Periodontal disease increases risk of major cardiovascular events
People with periodontitis are at higher risk of experiencing major cardiovascular events, according to new US research. In a longitudinal study published recently in the Journal […]
7 ways to improve your family’s dental health in the new year
Your dental routine should include brushing twice a day for two minutes each time using fluoride toothpaste and a soft-bristled brush. The new year is the […]
Keep up with dental care during pandemic
Almost all aspects of life seem to be altered in some way by COVID-19, including dentistry. In the early phases of the pandemic, the American Dental […]
Gum disease linked to increased risk of certain cancers
Gum disease is a common dental disorder which affects 47.2% of adults aged 30 and over. Recent studies have found that there may be a link […]
How COVID will impact your next trip to the dentist
As we cautiously ease back into our regular routines during the times of COVID-19, some people are understandably apprehensive about making their biannual return to the […]
Foods That Can Help You Maintain Good Oral Health
Worried that you’re not doing enough to keep your pearly whites shining and shimmering? Maybe it’s time you need to start thinking about your diet as […]