Tag: Dental Problems: Misc.
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