Some may assume that losing teeth is just part of growing older. Around 11% of adults between the ages of 65 and 74 have lost all of their teeth, according to 2020 data from the U.S. Centers for ...

Researchers at Fraunhofer say they have developed a microbiome-friendly approach that targets harmful periodontal bacteria ...

Prior research has documented associations between tooth loss and cognitive decline. Building on this previous work, a recent npj Aging study assessed the specific brain regions that are impacted by ...

Tooth loss is often seen as inevitable with age but experts say that's a myth. With the right care and habits, keeping your ...

New research suggests that machine learning tools can help identify those at greatest risk for tooth loss and refer them for further dental assessment in an effort to ensure early interventions to ...

July 8 (UPI) --Older adults who experience tooth loss are at increased risk for cognitive impairment and dementia, and their risk grows with each tooth lost, a study published Thursday by JAMDA: The ...

Tooth loss may disrupt the oral-gut microbiota balance by shifting bacterial proportions, potentially impacting intestinal and overall health. This animal study was published earlier this month in BMC ...

The golden years should be filled with confident smiles, hearty laughter and the ability to enjoy favorite foods without worry. Yet millions of older adults face the devastating reality of tooth loss, ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Tooth loss may lead to cognitive impairment. That information comes from New York University researchers in a study on the link between tooth loss and the risk of dementia. The ...

Previous studies have speculated that there may be an association between edentulism and worsening obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but research presented at the recent American Association for Dental ...

Researchers have found in a new research that patients with X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) are prone to spontaneous dental ...