Severe Dental Problems in Children on the Rise: Finnish Innovation Keeps Tooth Decay at Bay
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Severe Dental Problems in Children on the Rise: Finnish Innovation Keeps Tooth Decay at Bay

According to Swedish researchers, up to 20% of children have a particularly virulent strain of Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) in their mouths, which has a greater-than-usual ability to cause seve...

cardiovascular diseaseStudy identifies potential link between oral bacteria and brain abscesses

Study identifies potential link between oral bacteria and brain abscesses

A study led by researchers from the University of Plymouth and University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust in the UK shows that bacteria known to cause oral infections may also be a contributory factor...

EFPThe Swedish Society of Periodontology and Implantology set to host “Midvinterskurs” -event for dentistry professionals

The Swedish Society of Periodontology and Implantology set to host “Midvinterskurs” -event for dentistry professionals

The Swedish Society of Periodontology and Implantology is preparing to host its annual meeting for members coinciding with a two-day seminar event on 19. – 20.1.2023 in Gothenburg, Sweden. At the e...

EFRPerio Master Clinic 2023 conference explores the perio-ortho synergy

Perio Master Clinic 2023 conference explores the perio-ortho synergy

Interaction, cooperation, and common ground between periodontology and orthodontics will be the focus of Perio Master Clinic 2023. The conference for dental clinicians will be organized by the Euro...

cardiovascular diseaseWHO: Oral health is a key indicator of overall health, well-being, and quality of life

WHO: Oral health is a key indicator of overall health, well-being, and quality of life

Why is oral health so important for everyone? The mouth is the “starting point” of the body’s defense and immunity system. When oral health is compromised by disease or injury, general health is al...

cardiovascular diseaseWHO: Status of global oral health is “alarming” – Oral health neglect affects nearly half of the world’s population

WHO: Status of global oral health is “alarming” – Oral health neglect affects nearly half of the world’s population

A new Global Oral Health Status Report published on November 18, 2022 by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that almost half of the world’s population (45% or 3.5 billion people) suffer from...