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Policies With Teeth: Where the Parties Stand on Dental Care

October 5, 2023 Comments Off on Policies With Teeth: Where the Parties Stand on Dental Care

First published OCT 5, 2023 Updated 9 hours ago Election 2023 The political will to plug the dental gap in healthcare seems higher than ever – but will it be enough to get dental policies over the line? Afraid to socialise, reduced quality of life. Cheaper to fly to the UK to get work done. Pulling their own teeth out with …

Study Links Dementia To Oral Health. Let’s talk Oral-Brain Connection

October 5, 2023 Comments Off on Study Links Dementia To Oral Health. Let’s talk Oral-Brain Connection

It is important to brush and floss your teeth twice a day. (Richard Lautens/Toronto Star via Getty … [+] Images) Toronto Star via Getty Images Periodontal disease, dental caries and a high number of missing teeth were associated with an increased risk of dementia, according to researchers. As the average life expectancy of Americans increases, more people are being diagnosed …