A new study has found that oral condition affects psychological well-being in older adults via its infleunce on nutritional status and a person’s individual or environmental characteristics. In humans ...

The microbial ecosystems within our mouths may affect our cognitive function as we age, according to a study. Interventions such as prebiotics, including dietary nitrate, have the potential for ...

Regular attention to oral hygiene and routine dental care can help identify issues before they affect eating, communication, ...

Research from a team of scientists at Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University suggests that bacteria in the gut affect how prostate cancer patients receive an oral medication called ...

Researchers have shown that commensal microbes in the mouth, in contrast to commensal microbes colonizing other body surfaces, e.g., the gut or skin, modulate immune responses in the jaw bone that ...

Our mouth is home to the second-largest microbial community in our body known as the oral microbiome. Trillions of microbes and more than 700 unique species of bacteria live in our oral cavity -- on ...

New research on postmenopausal women identifies associations between commonly eaten foods and the diversity and composition of oral bacteria. The foods we eat on a regular basis influence the makeup ...

Oral health is inextricably linked to socioeconomic position, encompassing education, income and occupation. Individuals in lower socioeconomic strata experience higher rates of tooth decay, ...

When people think about what impacts a good night's rest, teeth and gums usually don't come to mind. Yet, the connection between oral health and sleep is stronger than most realize. At Assure a Smile, ...

In humans, oral health influences general health and well-being in many ways. Other than reducing the need for oral rehabilitation later in life, maintaining good oral health reduces the risk of ...