World Oral Health Day reminds us of the link between oral and general health
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World Oral Health Day reminds us of the link between oral and general health

World Oral Health Day is celebrated annually on 20 March to raise awareness of good oral hygiene and its link with general health. Special attention to the importance of oral health is needed at th...

cardiovascular diseaseSevere Dental Problems in Children on the Rise: Finnish Innovation Keeps Tooth Decay at Bay

Severe Dental Problems in Children on the Rise: Finnish Innovation Keeps Tooth Decay at Bay

According to Swedish researchers, up to 20% of children have a particularly virulent strain of Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) in their mouths, which has a greater-than-usual ability to cause seve...

cardiovascular diseaseStudy identifies potential link between oral bacteria and brain abscesses

Study identifies potential link between oral bacteria and brain abscesses

A study led by researchers from the University of Plymouth and University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust in the UK shows that bacteria known to cause oral infections may also be a contributory factor...

cardiovascular diseaseStrong link found between tooth loss and inflammatory bowel disease

Strong link found between tooth loss and inflammatory bowel disease

Inflammatory bowel disease is linked to an increased risk of periodontitis, i.e. periodontal disease. This is according to new publications from a European research project that explored the link b...

cardiovascular diseaseWHO: Oral health is a key indicator of overall health, well-being, and quality of life

WHO: Oral health is a key indicator of overall health, well-being, and quality of life

Why is oral health so important for everyone? The mouth is the “starting point” of the body’s defense and immunity system. When oral health is compromised by disease or injury, general health is al...

cardiovascular diseaseWHO: Status of global oral health is “alarming” – Oral health neglect affects nearly half of the world’s population

WHO: Status of global oral health is “alarming” – Oral health neglect affects nearly half of the world’s population

A new Global Oral Health Status Report published on November 18, 2022 by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that almost half of the world’s population (45% or 3.5 billion people) suffer from...