Teething is a natural process that every infant goes through. It can be an uncomfortable experience, and it can be concerning for parents and caregivers to see the infant experiencing pain and discomfort. The symptoms of teething vary from one infant to another. Some babies do not have any symptoms at all when their teeth…

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A new paper draws interesting links between gum infections, a reduced level of vitamin D, and diabetes. This marks the first time that the joint effects of periodontitis and vitamin D deficiency on diabetes have been examined. Gum disease, diabetes, and vitamin D share deep links. Diabetes, as many people realize, is a growing problem…

New research now published in the journal mSphere examines the effects of poor dental hygiene on the respiratory health of elderly Japanese people. The recent results shed light on the importance of the tongue microbiota for our respiratory health. Good oral hygiene is particularly important for seniors’ respiratory health, suggests a new study. The new…

Pictured are: F Guerra (PT), O Battegay (CH), chairman R Sader (DE), I Sailer (CH), T Taylor (US), A Schär (CH), M Sanz (ES) The Oral Reconstruction (OR) Foundation announced its new chairman at the Oral Reconstruction Global Symposium 2018 in Rotterdam. The Foundation is honoured to welcome new chairman Professor Dr Robert Sader, director…

Nilesh R Parmar presents a case where the patient elected for a long-term solution to restore his central incisors. This professional athlete was referred to me by his general dental practitioner. He had post crowns fitted over 15 years ago in his upper central incisors due to previous trauma. Since the work was carried out,…

People often believe that teething can cause symptoms such as a runny nose, fever, pain, irritability, and sleep problems. However, the scientific evidence behind these beliefs is not straightforward. Researchers have come to varied conclusions about the links between these symptoms and teething. While many experts agree that teething does not cause congestion or a…

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Plenty of foods are rich in calcium, and many do not contain dairy. This may be good news, particularly for vegans and people who are lactose intolerant so cannot fully digest dairy products. Calcium is essential for general health. Most adults aged 19–50 require 1,000 milligrams (mg) of calcium per day, according to the National…