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Recession Forcing Low-Income Families to Sacrifice Kids’ Dental Care

A recent survey of low-income parents has found that financial stress caused by the economic recession is forcing many families to choose between basic necessities such as food, transportation and housing, and routine dental care for their children – exacerbating an epidemic of poor dental health among children from underserved communities.

Children with Acid Reflux Likely to Have Poor Dental Health

Children who have symptoms of chronic acid reflux are significantly more likely to have dental erosions than those without reflux symptoms, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco.

Dentists Gives Free Dental Care to Needy

Dentists band together for day of free care. Program brings free dental care to Big Island keiki next week. Dentist gives free dental treatment to needy. Free dental care clinic.

Dental Problems Affect Overall Health

Most of us think that dental problems would result at worst in a few fallen teeth or some painful hours in the dentists’ chair. Yet, bad oral health can result in long-term health issues such as heart disease and stroke that can be potentially fatal. This article reviews the possible effect of oral health on general body health.

Women Has A Greater Risk Of Having Bad Teeth Compare To Men

American Academy of Periodontology said women has still a greater risk of having dental problems compare to men due to hormonal basis. According to anthropologist, the primary reason why women has poor dental health is hormonal and the increase of food intake during pregnancy.

Control Type 2 Diabetes and Complications With Gum Care

According to recent studies conducted by some experts poor dental health increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Periodontal disease and diabetes are two diseases that correlate with each other. Individuals with type 2 diabetes must take care of their teeth and gums in order to control the diabetes.

Cambodia’s High-Quality And Affordable Dentistry Is Becoming Known Abroad

The painted signs outside roadside dental clinics, of hefty pliers plucking teeth from open mouths, are not representative of Cambodian dentistry. Thank goodness. In fact, dental care in Cambodia has come a long way in recent years, dental training has begun anew and the quality of dental services, and equipment, has improved ten-fold.