General Dentistry

Consumer Reports: Rheumatoid Arthritis And Gum Disease May Be “Partner Conditions.” The Washington Post (1/14) published a Consumer Reports article that discussed how some illnesses may increase a person’s risk of having a “partner condition.” The article included...

Skipping Cancer Screening Associated With Higher Mortality From Other Causes, Analysis Indicates. Reuters (1/2, Rapaport) reports research suggests that “adults who skip recommended cancer screenings may be more likely than those who don’t skip them to die prematurely...

High Blood Pressure Linked To Periodontitis. The Daily Express (UK) (12/14, Atherton) reported that people could have hypertension – high blood pressure – “if you have a particularly bad taste in your mouth.” The taste could be caused by periodontitis, which is...

Dental Opioid Prescriptions May Increase Risk Of Subsequent Abuse, Study Suggests. The Washington Post (12/3, Cohen) reports a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that “nearly 6 percent of almost 15,000 people between 16 and 25 years old who received...

Study Suggests Periodontitis Treatment May Help Manage Type 2 Diabetes. Reuters (11/26, Banerjee) reported that a recent study suggests “treating chronic gum inflammation” may help people with type 2 diabetes “control their disease.” The study of 264 people with type...

Hard Candies, Soda Among Worst Foods For Teeth. HealthDay (11/28) reports “the American Dental Association warns against certain foods and beverages that can contribute to tooth decay,” such as hard and sticky candies, crunchy snacks, soda, alcohol, and sports drinks....

Poor Oral Hygiene, Diet Among Possible Reasons For Bad Breath. In a consumer-focused article, CNN (11/28, LaMotte) discusses causes of bad breath and possible solutions. Poor oral hygiene is “a leading cause of bad breath,” says CNN, and “the good news is that you can...

Dentist, Patient Warn Against DIY Dentistry. Stating that “do-it-yourself dentistry is ruining mouths and costing families a lot of money,” WINK-TV Fort Myers, FL (11/16, Frampton) shared the experience of Nancy Kate Barr from Cape Coral, Florida, who attempted to...

Energy Drink Consumption May Lead To Negative Effects On Blood Vessel Function, Research Suggests. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (11/5, Pirani) reports research “suggests consuming just one” energy “drink can lead to negative effects on blood vessel function.” The...

“HSAs Have No Use-It-Or-Lose-It Rule,” Kiplinger States. Kiplinger (11/2, Lankford) discusses health savings accounts, saying they “offer a triple tax break” since “contributions aren’t taxed, the money grows tax-deferred, and it can be used tax-free for eligible...