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USPSTF Finds Insufficient Evidence for Oral Health Screening in Adults, Children

Two final recommendation statements show inadequate evidence for screening and preventive interventions in primary care

Number of Teeth, Periodontitis in Older Adults Linked to Hippocampal Atrophy

Qualitative interaction seen between number of teeth present, mean periodontal probing depth for symmetric percentage change in left hippocampus

Fluoride Levels in Water Usually Reach Target Level

Only 0.01 percent of person-months exceeded level of 2.0 mg/L, which the EPA has set as the safety standard

USPSTF: Lack of Evidence for Primary Care Oral Health Screening

Two draft recommendation statements find lack of evidence for dental screening, preventive interventions in children, adults

Diabetes Plus Tooth Loss Tied to Worse Cognition

Faster cognitive decline seen for older adults with both conditions

Poor Oral Health Tied to Higher Risk for Meniere Disease

Higher risk seen for periodontitis and an increased number of missing teeth

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Raises Risk for Periodontitis

Patients with GERD have increased risk in analyses stratified by age, sex, and presence or absence of comorbidities

Combustible Tobacco Use Tied to Adverse Oral Health Outcomes

Electronic nicotine delivery system use tied to gum bleeding

Sublingual Buprenorphine/Naloxone Tied to More Adverse Dental Outcomes

More adverse dental outcomes seen with sublingual buprenorphine/naloxone compared with use of transdermal buprenorphine or oral naltrexone

E-Cigarettes, Vaping Tied to Higher Cavity Risk

Authors say dental-medical history should include e-cigarette, vaping use