Poor oral health may increase dementia risk through both biological and social pathways, as reported by researchers from ...

Poor periodontal health and tooth loss may increase the risk for cognitive decline and dementia, new research suggests. Results from a review of 47 studies showed that having periodontitis, tooth loss ...

Jul. 3, 2025 -- How does oral health affect your entire body? What is the oral microbiome, and how can oral bacteria trigger inflammation beyond your mouth? In this episode, we spoke to Nammy Patel, ...

Biocultural anthropology provides a comprehensive framework for understanding oral health disparities, which are influenced ...

Today is World Oral Health Day, and as the UK Government released new data earlier this year that a third of children who ...

Oral health literacy (OHL) is increasingly recognised as a pivotal determinant of oral health outcomes across diverse populations worldwide. The concept encompasses not only the ability to read and ...

Whether you consider it part of your regular health maintenance or a bit of a chore, going to the dentist — and even having access to oral health care — is a crucial indicator of a person’s health.

The language that comes out of a person’s mouth has no effect on the teeth and gums inside the mouth. But language barriers can have adverse consequences on long-term dental care. “We really want to ...