It's been 10 years since the U.S. surgeon general's report on oral health in America, which among other things advocated interdisciplinary training between medical and dental providers. But current ...

Your dentist may remind you to brush, floss and mouthwash – but what is the "right" order to do it? While all steps of oral hygiene can benefit dental health, Dr. Mike Wei, DDS, of New York City, ...

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 ...

New Hampshire came off the list Friday of the minority of states that don’t provide adults on Medicaid benefits coverage for basic oral health care, such as regular cleanings, fluoride, and x-rays.

This is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront featured topic, Medicare and Medicaid Integration. The featured topic includes analysis, proposals, and commentary that will inform policies on the ...

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 ...

The Basic Package of Oral Care program was developed in 2002 as a cost-effective and minimally invasive approach to provide basic dentistry services in rural communities. But few studies have explored ...

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 ...