Influence of Nutrition on Oral-Systemic Health
The connection between oral and general health is being explored more than ever these days, and one of the most evident parallels between the two is the influence of diet and nutrition. In 2011, an article was written by the Oral Sciences Department of Surgical and Oncological Disciplines in Palermo, Italy that referenced the two [...]
Treating Cancer Patients in the Dental Office
Did you know that approximately one in three individuals diagnosed with cancer will experience oral complications from undergoing chemotherapy/radiation therapy? If not taken care of in the appropriate manner, these complications can eventually become life-threatening, so it is essential that dental professionals be involved in the treatment process to continually monitor the oral health of these particular patients…
Oral Manifestations from Systemic Diseases
Interested in learning more about the connections between oral and systemic health? If so, check out this table that identifies some of the most common conditions/diseases known today and the associated number of symptoms that manifest within the oral cavity. To view/share this chart, [CLICK HERE]
Environment Plays Bigger Role than Genetics in Oral Microbiology
A new study in Genome Research discusses the influence that environment has over genetics on determining oral microbiota. Over the average lifetime, an individual experiences an abundance of bacteria in the mouth during childhood, and as an adult, but little has been studied on whether genetics or environment plays a bigger role in this occurrence. Therefore, researchers conducted [...]
Poor Oral Health May Ultimately Lead to Dementia Later on in Life
While we know the obvious repercussions of not properly taking care of our teeth and gums, more studies are coming out showing us why our oral health is an even bigger concern than we may have thought. Researchers have found that those who do not regularly brush may have a higher risk of developing dementia later [...]
Infographic on the Oral-Systemic Connection
Interested in the connection between oral and systemic health? Check out this great infographic by 1dental.com that depicts the many different ways oral and overall health have shown to be connected—according to research from top dental sources [view more]
What Could be Worse than Smoking for Oral Health?
An interesting article recently declared that there is actually a worse habit for your oral (and overall) health than smoking—which nearly 70% of U.S. adults do on a regular basis. Any guesses? If you said drinking alcohol, you’d be correct. According to the department for Periodontics and Oral Health at the University of Pretoria, the [...]
