This article from Canada discusses the findermental component of oral care and the importance related to one’s overall health. Oral health is a fundamental component of overall health. All children and youth should have access to preventive and treatment-based dental...
Oral disease poses a significant public health burden for many countries and affects individuals throughout their lifetime, causing pain, disfigurement, impairment of function and a reduced quality of life. Among populations of low socioeconomic status in developing...
Dental Problems Facing the Elderly More than 65 million people nationwide count on Medicare for their health care, including senior citizens once they turn 65 and many adults with disabilities. However, this health program doesn’t include comprehensive dental care, a...
The mouth and other parts of the oral cavity are a gateway into the body, allowing bacteria inside our bodies that can cause serious disease. This is a growing issue in senior health for seniors in nursing homes, who number about 1.3 million. One recent study...
When disaster strikes, Toothbrushes for Toddlers (T4T) is here to help. We rely on your donations that provide basic needs, such as new toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, and overall essential oral health supplies to survivors and rescue workers. Your generosity...
While we make every effort to discuss oral healthcare for toddlers and children, we also find it pertinent to visit the dental hygiene of the vulnerable and the elderly. Medical research increasingly shows that the health of your mouth is connected to the health of...
