Given the significance of a properly functioning thyroid gland to one’s overall health, it should come as no surprise that this unique organ has a

All dental professionals are aware of the negative effects of dental phobia.  This widespread phenomenon leads otherwise healthy people to neglect their dental health for

While recent events including the 2020 lockdown have led to a dramatic increase in mental health concerns, few industries have been hit as hard by

Scientists have made great strides in understanding Alzheimer’s Disease in recent years.  However, the disease remains notoriously difficult to identify in its early stages, and

It was early on a Sunday morning when I first received several notifications on Facebook about a “new” prescription drug abuse menace in America that

Cannabis’s popularity has exploded in recent years.  Once thought of as strictly a recreational substance, it is now being used to treat a variety of

Note: This is part two of a two-part series. Read part one. Globally, as of 2018, an estimated 339 million people were affected by asthma, with approximately

What are the profound effects of oral health on well-being? While most people are aware of the importance of a daily oral care regiment, many

Asthma is a chronic obstructive pulmonary condition that results in inflammation in the airway and thus interferes with the exchange of gases in the lungs.

The oral health care needs of our elderly population have been overlooked for far too long.  Fortunately, dedicated professionals are finding ways to both improve

Pain management has often been a controversial subject, especially when opioids are involved.  Researchers have looked into alternatives to opioid-based medications, finding that a combination

Acetaminophen is a popular painkiller, used by millions of people on a regular basis.  But can overuse have detrimental effects?  How can dentists be sure

How does drug addiction impact oral health? It goes without saying that drug addiction is extremely detrimental to both physical and mental health.  The mouth

What are the effects of alcohol addiction on oral health? Many people regularly consume small amounts of beer, wine, and liquor without experiencing any negative

What is the connection between gingivitis and zlzheimer’s disease? Despite years of intensive research, Alzheimer’s Disease remains one of the medical world’s biggest mysteries.  There

Cannabis, in its many forms, is more popular than ever before.  And while many people consider it to be a harmless alternative to cigarettes and

Can Wearing Dentures Lead To Poor Nutrition? While dentures are an effective way of replacing multiple teeth for elderly patients, they represent a major change

Can Oral Cancer Be Treated By Deleting Proteins? Oral cancers have always been a serious threat with an intimidatingly high mortality rate.  However, groundbreaking new

 Recent studies have suggested penicillin allergies are the likely cause of many dental implant failures.  Could alternative medicines be at the root of these unsuccessful

Does marijuana pose serious health risks? Marijuana’s reputation as a “safe” drug has recently come into question, as medical professionals across the United States report

What is oral health’s crucial role in preventing serious diseases? Dental practitioners have been warning patients about the risks that come with poor oral healthcare

Why should general practitioners regularly conduct oral exams? Countless studies have revealed the importance of oral health in regards to overall wellbeing.  And yet, most

A versatile substance with a wide range of proven health benefits, CBD has become a common topic in the medical community.  It is fully legal

Researchers have found that patients suffering from periodontal diseases are significantly more likely to experience serious physical and mental illness¹.  Read on to learn how

Hazards of High Potency THC Marijuana There have been a lot of endeavors to legalize marijuana despite its high THC content. THC is the component

What is the role of a dental hygienist in controlling oral manifestations? Gastroesophageal reflux disease involves reflux of acidic gastric contents into the esophagus, most

Today, cannabis falls in the most frequently used drug globally. Almost 2 to 3 million new users add to the total number of cannabis users

Although the medicinal properties of cannabis have been championed for quite some time(Russo), the investigation into its potential neuropsychiatric applications truly started in the 1990s

As dental professionals, we know asthma affects the lower respiratory tract characterized by increased sensitivity to certain stimuli. These stimuli induce inflammation and constriction of

A new study, published in Cancer Prevention Research, indicates that periodontal disease is associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer. Previous studies have pointed

A recent study, published online in JAMA Network Open on June 17, 2020, found a statistically significantly increased relative risk and absolute risk of cardiovascular

As pharmaceutical companies continue their search for non-opioid pain relief, we’ve made solid, evidence-based progress, and one of the most consistent research findings is this:

When we talk about the oral-systemic connection, we’re really talking about a subsystem of the human body itself. And while we frequently think of ourselves

As long as 3,500 years ago, the plant source of the drug we now know as colchicine was already being described as a source of

As in the period of transition that followed the end of alcohol Prohibition, the medical community will need to adjust its approach to screening and

Polypharmacy.  That’s a big word used among health care professionals, and it describes a pernicious, complicated, subtle syndrome: Little imbalances and unintended consequences that can

When a few initially “isolated” cases of vaping-associated lung injury were recognized as a wider-spread phenomenon earlier this summer, epidemiologists at the US Centers for

Sometimes health research dazzles us with stunning new insights and novel correlations that crack open unimagined vistas. The headlines blare unusual, creative connections, showing us

When a 25-year-old woman showed up in a Rhode Island emergency room reporting that she was fatigued, weak, and short of breath—and that her skin