Tooth decay is the No. 1 noncommunicable health condition worldwide, yet cavities are largely preventable. Here are expert ...

While it is important to take care of your oral health, there are certain oral care myths you need to forget about. In fact, ...

Dental health is an important component of daily life. Although clean teeth and gums make for a healthy mouth, oral health ...

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Jul. 3, 2025 -- How does oral health affect your entire body? What is the oral microbiome, and how can oral bacteria trigger inflammation beyond your mouth? In this episode, we spoke to Nammy Patel, ...

Imagine trying to enjoy your favorite meal but finding that your gums hurt, your mouth feels dry and chewing has become uncomfortable. For people living with diabetes, this can be a daily reality that ...

TePe explores the impact of hormones on oral health – both in women during menopause or in andropause and other life stages in men.

Do you wake up in the middle of the night and need to drink water? Or notice that your mouth constantly feels like it’s filled with cotton balls? You might have dry mouth (a.k.a. xerostomia), an oral ...

Flossing sucks. This seems to be the tagline for an array of popular oral health products. From old-school water flossers to more recent electric flossers like Flaus and Slate, it seems we’re all just ...

There’s a bidirectional relationship between mental health and oral health. When someone’s mental health suffers, it can cause a decline in oral health. Conversely, unmet dental problems can lead to ...

Scientists are discovering that the oral microbiome—home to hundreds of species of bacteria and fungi—may help predict everything from cancer risk to heart and brain health. A dentist reviews a dental ...

The Department of Health’s Oral Health Section is inviting young artists aged 4 to 16 to enter a poster competition themed “A ...