Oral Health

Odds for asthma symptoms, COPD and chronic bronchitis went up if individuals reported earlier “often/always” vs. “never” gum bleeding, according to a poster presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.

Earlier this year, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said there is a lack of evidence to adequately assess the benefit-harm balance of primary care clinicians performing oral health screenings or preventive oral health interventions.

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.

There is insufficient evidence to rule for or against oral health screening and preventive interventions in adults and youth aged 5 years and older, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force declared in a final recommendation statement.

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.

HOUSTON — Toothbrushing two times per day may improve glycemic control for people with type 2 diabetes, but more studies on the link between oral health and type 2 diabetes are needed, according to presenters.

There is not yet enough evidence to adequately assess the benefit-harm balance of oral health screening and preventive interventions for adults and children aged 5 years and older, according to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

When planning their next steps after a cancer diagnosis, most patients don’t put a trip to the dentist at the top of their to-do list.