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All articles tagged: Dental caries, unspecified (K02.9)

Evalytics 13 May at 09.00 PM

Medical freedom vs. public health: Should fluoride be in our drinking water?

Several cities in the U.S. are banning fluoride in drinking water, citing health concerns. Critics argue that fluoride poses risks and lacks FDA approval for safety. Proponents maintain that fluoride is essential for dental health and helps prevent tooth decay.

Evalytics 01 April at 07.00 PM

Scientists extract genetic secrets from 4,000-year-old teeth to illuminate the impact of changing human diets over the centuries

Trinity College Dublin researchers analyzed 4,000-year-old teeth from an Irish cave, revealing changes in oral health over time. The study, published in Molecular Biology and Evolution, identifies ancient bacteria linked to gum disease and tooth decay, highlighting the impact of cultural transitions, like the introduction of sugary foods in the industrial era, on oral health.

HealthDay 07 November at 05.07 PM

USPSTF Finds Insufficient Evidence for Oral Health Screening in Adults, Children

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the evidence is insufficient for assessing the balance of benefits and harms of screening and preventive interventions for oral health conditions performed by primary care clinicians for adults and children. These findings form the basis of two final recommendation statements and correspon