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Smokers have a higher level of harmful bacteria in the mouth – new study

Smoking changes the bacterial composition of the mouth. Westend61/Getty Images by Yvonne Prince, Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Glenda Mary Davison, Cape Peninsula University of Technology,...

Taking oral healthcare to the streets

TEETH PAIN--iStock / Getty Images Plus Oral health and overall health are interconnected. According to the American Dental Association, poor oral health, including gum disease...

Teaching children good oral health habits helps them grow into healthier adults 

GOOD ORAL HYGIENE—Father teaching his daughter to protect her teeth. (Getty Images Stock Photo) More than 40 percent of U.S. kindergarteners have tooth decay when...

Connecting the divide between underserved patients and dental care

Dentist examines a child's teeth. Getty Images Stock Photo Pennsylvania is known as a “dental desert.” Out of the 67 counties in our state, 64...

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