Poor Oral Health and Oral Dysbiosis: A Link to Systemic Diseases and Cancer
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Poor Oral Health and Oral Dysbiosis: A Link to Systemic Diseases and Cancer

Scientists have discovered a significant link between poor oral health and systemic diseases, including specific cancers. This connection is centered around so-called oral dysbiosis, a condition wh...

cardiovascular diseaseThe Heart of the Matter: Exploring the Link Between Oral Health and Heart Health on World Heart Day 2023

The Heart of the Matter: Exploring the Link Between Oral Health and Heart Health on World Heart Day 2023

World Heart Day, launched by the World Heart Federation (WHF), is celebrated each year on the 29th of September. The global event aims to raise awareness and encourage action for heart health. Card...

athleteA healthy mouth supports top athletes’ performance and sports goals

A healthy mouth supports top athletes’ performance and sports goals

Research shows a direct link between oral health and sports performance. Thus, Annimari Korte, a Finnish Olympic athlete, finds it disappointing that sports bodies such as her home country’s Olympi...

cardiovascular diseaseWorld Health Day highlights the need for oral health-related knowledge of health professionals

World Health Day highlights the need for oral health-related knowledge of health professionals

The link between oral and general health is widely understood, but is this reflected in Finland's health care system and people's oral health? To mark World Health Day, Jukka Meurman, Professor Eme...

cariesLumoral sparks the interest of Italian, Spanish dental professionals at Igienista Dentale 3.0 congress 

Lumoral sparks the interest of Italian, Spanish dental professionals at Igienista Dentale 3.0 congress 

Finnish health technology group Koite Health showcased its Lumoral method at the Igienista Dentale 3.0 (Dental Hygienist 3.0) congress held in Italy, Rome, on March 4, 2023. At the Lumoral stand co...

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

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...