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Individuals who floss at least once a week experienced a 22% lower risk of ischemic stroke.

Probiotic therapy shows promise in managing thrush infections, even in cases resistant to conventional antifungal medications.

Semaglutide may alter taste perception gene expression in the tongue and modify brain reactions to sweet tastes, potentially enhancing weight loss effects beyond appetite suppression.

Recent case findings underscore the pivotal role of oral hygiene in preventing benign gingival masses. A patient’s neglect during hospital stay led to a fibroma, spotlighting the need for heightened oral care in clinical settings.

In this case study, a 75-year-old patient’s persistent fevers and truncal rash, initially resistant to standard treatments, were key indicators of an underlying infective endocarditis. Elevated inflammatory markers and positive blood cultures for Streptococcus mitis pointed towards a dental source of infection, emphasizing the importance of oral health in systemic diseases.

Did you know that mobile health applications can reduce symptoms in patients affected by obstructive sleep apnea–hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) and improve the swallowing-related quality of life of elderly patients? This is just one of the many ways these apps are transforming oral health care.