Dental service use falls and oral health worsens after people become eligible for Medicare, finds study
A new study by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, has examined changes in dental care and oral health after older adults become eligible for Medicare, the traditional version of which covers medical services, but not dental care.
Can good dental health help protect against cognitive decline and dementia?
An analysis of all relevant studies published in the medical literature indicates that poor periodontal health and tooth loss may increase the risk of both cognitive decline and dementia.
How Fungi May Open Up New Doors for Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment
Experts say fungi can be found in a variety of places in the human body as well as in cancer tumors. Researchers say the microorganisms may be useful in developing new diagnostic tools and treatments.
Linking medical and dental records could improve dental patient safety, preventive care, and treatment outcomes
Dental professionals require access to each patient's complete electronic health record—including laboratory test results and current prescriptions—so they can provide the best care possible
Severe gum disease is associated with impaired lung function
Lung function declines with increasingly severe gum disease, according to research presented at EuroPerio10, a world congress in periodontology and implant dentistry organized by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP).
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