Dental Care

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons released an updated clinical practice guideline on periprosthetic joint infection following total joint arthroplasty in patients undergoing dental procedures, according to a press release.

Healio and Cardiology Today have compiled a list of the most-read news in cardiology in December 2023.

The presence of decayed, filled and missing teeth was associated with increased risk for stroke and death, especially among Black participants vs. white participants in the ARIC study, according to a subanalysis published in Stroke.

For the best care, oral health should be integrated into primary care practices, but the United States is still a long way from that, according to experts.

Genetic predisposition to denture use was associated with increased likelihood of cardiometabolic diseases and related risk factors including dyslipidemia and elevated waist circumference, researchers reported.

A recent study showed a “considerable prevalence” of dental problems among nursing home residents enrolled in Medicare — as well as disparities between certain groups of patients.

Better oral health appeared associated with higher survival rates among individuals diagnosed with head and neck cancer, results published in Journal of the National Cancer Institute showed.

Researchers reported finding lower testosterone levels among middle-aged men and women with excessive sleep as well as middle-aged women with inadequate sleep compared with those who slept 7 to 8 hours each night.

Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing at dental visits costs approximately $31 million annually, most of which are out-of-pocket expenses for patients, researchers determined.

February is National Children's Dental Health Month in the United States, where tooth decay ranks as one of the most common chronic childhood diseases, according to the AAP.