Lead vests and thyroid collars have been worn by countless Americans during dental x-rays over the years. They've been in use for far longer than my lifetime — about ...
Marquette’s School of Dentistry and the Medical College of Wisconsin are bridging the gap between medicine and dentistry on the issue of temporomandibular disorder (TMD), which causes pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint and muscles controlling jaw movement.
Emerging evidence suggests that oral health, often overlooked by clinicians, is closely connected with overall health — and this connection has important consequences for individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D). While most studies are observational and can't prove cause and effect, the...
Scientists worldwide have conducted research to explain the impact of L. reuteri strains on various facets of oral health. Their investigations have studied its efficacy in reducing inflammation, augmenting the production of antimicrobial agents, fortifying the mucosal barrier,... Read more about Probiotics: Good for the gut, good for oral health
"Maintaining good dental health not only protects against gum disease but also helps ward off many other age-related diseases," says Dr. Leonard Brennan, co-director of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine's Geriatric Fellowship Program. "Good oral health helps you enjoy life by allowing you to... Read more about Rinse, brush, floss, scrape, and repeat
Ahead of a Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs hearing, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) Wednesday, October 20, introduced two bills to expand and improve comprehensive health care for veterans.
As Congress prepares to vote on the budget reconciliation, we hosted a discussion of the political, legislative, and stakeholder context surrounding Medicare expansion to include dental benefits. Our subject matter experts examined the implications of Medicare’s inclusion of oral health benefits on... Read more about From the Bill to the Benefit: Expanding Medicare to Include Oral Health Care