Primary and preventive care

Doctors take on dental duties to reach low-income and uninsured patients

DENVER — Pediatrician Patricia Braun and her team saw roughly 100 children at a community health clinic on a recent Monday. They gave flu shots and treatments for illnesses like ear infections. But Braun also did something most primary care doctors don't. She peered inside mouths searching for...

Why Isn’t Dental Health Considered Primary Medical Care?

The patient’s teeth appeared to be well cared for, but dentist James Mancini did not like the look of his gums. By chance, Mancini knew the man’s physician, so he raised an alert about a potential problem—and a diagnosis soon emerged.

“Actually, Bob had leukemia,” says Mancini,...

Ready to give up the lead vest?

Why were lead vests used in past years?

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 ...

New ASU research shows how poor oral health affects the heart, brain

Healthy teeth, tooth loss, cavities and damaged teeth can give doctors and scientists information about other parts of our body.

That's what recent research out of Arizona State University confirmed in a study focusing on the Tsimane people, wherein evolutionary...

School of Dentistry, Medical College of Wisconsin bridging gap to address jaw disorder

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.

What's the Connection Between Diabetes and Oral Health?

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...

MORE Care in Ohio: Medical Oral Expanded Care

Significant tooth decay in very young children is still a costly and painful problem in Ohio In Ohio, gains have been made in oral health, but significant tooth decay in very young children persists — leading to chronic pain, sleep and eating disorders, ineffective use of hospital emergency... Read more about MORE Care in Ohio: Medical Oral Expanded Care

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Policy Statement: Integrating Oral Health Care into Primary Care

The oral health care system remains largely siloed from the broader health care system and traditionally has been underused by primary care delivery systems as a pathway to oral health promotion, prevention, and early intervention. Challenges persist that hinder the understanding and provision of... Read more about Policy Statement: Integrating Oral Health Care into Primary Care

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How Medical Providers Can Help Improve Oral Health for Head Start Participants

Medical providers, including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and physician assistants, can work in partnership with ... Read more about How Medical Providers Can Help Improve Oral Health for Head Start Participants

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Probiotics: Good for the gut, good for oral health

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

One more reason to brush your teeth? Hospital-acquired pneumonia rates lower with twice-daily toothbrushing.

New Harvard-led research published online in JAMA Internal Medicine suggests seriously ill hospitalized patients are far less likely to develop hospital-acquired... Read more about One more reason to brush your teeth? Hospital-acquired pneumonia rates lower with twice-daily toothbrushing.

Rinse, brush, floss, scrape, and repeat

"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

Integrating Oral Health Evaluation into Prenatal Care: Considerations and Examples

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The oral health evaluation is composed of subjective and objective findings based on completion of an oral health history, a risk assessment, and a clinical oral screening. Competencies for primary care providers include identifying and prioritizing strategies to...

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How Medical Providers Can Help Improve Oral Health for Head Start Participants

Medical providers, including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and physician assistants, play an essential role in improving the oral health of Head Start participants. They often see children and expectant parents earlier and more frequently than do oral health professionals. This tip sheet... Read more about How Medical Providers Can Help Improve Oral Health for Head Start Participants

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Oral-Systemic Interactions and Medical-Dental Integration A Life Course Approach

Oral health is a core component of overall health; a healthy mouth and a healthy body are bidirectionally related. An umbrella review shows that, as of 2022, researchers had published 293 systematic reviews with meta-analyses on the links between oral diseases and noncommunicable diseases (e.g.,... Read more about Oral-Systemic Interactions and Medical-Dental Integration A Life Course Approach

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Primary and preventive care

Doctors take on dental duties to reach low-income and uninsured patients

Why Isn’t Dental Health Considered Primary Medical Care?

Ready to give up the lead vest?

Why were lead vests used in past years?

New ASU research shows how poor oral health affects the heart, brain

School of Dentistry, Medical College of Wisconsin bridging gap to address jaw disorder

What's the Connection Between Diabetes and Oral Health?

MORE Care in Ohio: Medical Oral Expanded Care

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Policy Statement: Integrating Oral Health Care into Primary Care

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How Medical Providers Can Help Improve Oral Health for Head Start Participants

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Probiotics: Good for the gut, good for oral health

One more reason to brush your teeth? Hospital-acquired pneumonia rates lower with twice-daily toothbrushing.

Rinse, brush, floss, scrape, and repeat

Integrating Oral Health Evaluation into Prenatal Care: Considerations and Examples

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How Medical Providers Can Help Improve Oral Health for Head Start Participants

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Oral-Systemic Interactions and Medical-Dental Integration A Life Course Approach

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