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A Matcha Mouthwash Might Fight Gum Disease
TUESDAY, May 21, 2024 – Matcha green tea has the potential to keep gum disease at bay, a new study finds. Lab experiments show that matcha can inhibit the growth of Porphyromonas gingivalis, one of...
A Hidden Culprit Behind A-Fib: Gum Disease
THURSDAY, April 11, 2024 – Oral health might have an impact on heart health, a new study has found. Folks treated for an irregular heart rhythm were more likely to keep a healthy heartbeat if they...
Could Unhealthy Gums Worsen COPD?
MONDAY, Jan. 15, 2024 – New research in mice is pointing to a surprising connection: Gum disease could exacerbate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Because gum disease (periodontitis) is...
USPSTF Finds Insufficient Evidence for Oral Health Screening in Adults, Children
TUESDAY, Nov. 7, 2023 – The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the evidence is insufficient for assessing the balance of benefits and harms of screening and preventive...
Dental Issues Plague America's Nursing Home Residents
FRIDAY, Sept. 15, 2023 – Good oral health is one of the keys to healthy aging, but a sobering new study shows that many U.S. nursing home residents have significant dental issues. Close to two in...
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