Will strive for people-oriented oral health, advanced dentistry, says Dr Bharti Pawar – ET HealthWorld

Will strive for people-oriented oral health, advanced dentistry, says Dr Bharti Pawar – ET HealthWorld

Pune: “Oral health is being neglected in most parts of the world, which is having an adverse effect on overall health. Like other serious ailments, oral health-related diseases should be treated in an advanced manner. Health department will make efforts to make oral health and advanced dentistry public-oriented,” said Dr Bharti Pawar, union health and … Read more

Ancient DNA Points to Oral Herpes’ Beginnings

Ancient DNA Points to Oral Herpes’ Beginnings

By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, July 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While the herpes virus that causes lip sores is common today, it has been difficult for scientists to find traces of it among ancient remains. Now, researchers report they have uncovered and sequenced four ancient herpes virus genomes for the first time. … Read more

Poll: Many Teens Don’t Realize STD Risks From Oral Sex

Poll: Many Teens Don’t Realize STD Risks From Oral Sex

By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Feb. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Many American teens and young adults underestimate the risk of sexually transmitted infections from unprotected oral sex, and that’s especially true of young men, a new survey shows. Doctors say oral sex can transmit herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV and human papillomavirus (HPV), which … Read more

The ‘Oreo Test’ and Other Ways to Help Kids’ Oral Health

The ‘Oreo Test’ and Other Ways to Help Kids’ Oral Health

By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Feb. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Worried your kid isn’t brushing his or her teeth properly? You might want to try the Oreo test. “If the child eats an Oreo and brushes their teeth and the parent can still see the Oreos, they need to be checking and helping them … Read more