Dental health is about more than just brushing your teeth. Good dental health is an essential part of your overall general health and quality of life. Good oral health for a student is achieved ...

I appreciated your Nov. 18 article, “Dental care now urged for very young kids.” I agree on the importance of good oral health. Kids whose mouths are hurting don’t do well in school and may suffer ...

Good dental care is important for your health at any age. In the column below, the West Michigan District Dental Society stresses the importance of good oral health habits for older adults: Brush and ...

When people take into consideration the state of their health, rarely are their teeth the first item that comes to mind. But according to the medical professionals at the Mayo Foundation for Medical ...

Poor dental care can also cause serious health problems beyond the mouth and teeth. Research shows that neglecting dental hygiene can be linked to diabetes, pancreatic cancer, and heart disease. 3 In ...

Good oral hygiene and regular dental care are the most important ways to reduce risk of a heart infection called infective endocarditis caused by bacteria in the mouth. There are four categories of ...

Good oral health goes beyond that bright smile; it is integral to general health. Poor dental hygiene has been associated with undesired conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and respiratory ...

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. -- Establishing good oral hygiene habits in children early can set them on a course for good dental health for life, explained one Fort Campbell-based dentist. "Parents should start ...