An analysis of 17,833 adults found a small link between extensive tooth loss and poorer kidney function, with the clearest adjusted association among women. The cross-sectional data cannot show that missing teeth cause kidney disease.
Nearly 6,000 patients received essential dental treatment during Smile Generation Serve Day as PDS Health and partners donated over $22 million in care and tens of thousands of volunteer hours.
A $40,000 United Way grant will overhaul ACORN Clinic's dental equipment, aiming to close the care gap for thousands of financially vulnerable adults and families in North Central Florida.
Over 2000 young children in Knowsley are now brushing their teeth daily under supervision at school, as a new NHS-backed programme aims to slash tooth decay and reduce extractions.
Soaring treatment costs and a global oral disease crisis are fueling a dramatic rise in dental insurance, with the market set to nearly double by 2035.
