Gum disease associated with changes in the brain, increased stroke risk

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Adults with gum disease may be more likely to have signs of damage to the brain’s white matter, called white matter hyperintensities, than people without gum

Millions face long journeys for basic care

Dental Deserts and Dental Care Shortage Areas at the Block Group Level. Credit: JAMA Network Open (2024). DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.51625 Imagine having to travel for hours for a routine dental cleaning

Three ways to make dental care kinder for anxious patients

Credit: Arvind Philomin from Pexels For many, a visit to the dentist brings fear, anxiety, or memories of uncomfortable experiences. But dentistry is changing—and it’s becoming much kinder. Today, needle-free