Oil pulling and importance of traditional medicine in oral health maintenance.

Dental diseases have detrimental effects on the functionality and quality of life of individuals. In addition, a strong relationship has been established between various oral and systemic diseases. In fact, the prevention and treatment of dental caries and periodontal disease have been shown to reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease significantly.

Improving practice guidelines for the treatment of denture-related erythematous stomatitis: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Denture-related erythematous stomatitis (DES) is a chronic biofilm-mediated disease, affecting one in every three complete denture wearers. Antifungals are the treatment most commonly prescribed by oral health professionals, based on the belief that colonization by Candida spp. is the main cause of DES.

Access to oral health care services among adults with learning disabilities: a scoping review.

Background: The prevalence of oral diseases including dental caries and periodontal conditions is remarkably higher in people with disabilities. The provision of accessible oral health services for people with learning disabilities may be challenging.

Objectives: The objectives of the review were to identify barriers in accessing oral health care that persists within society, enabling or disabling people with learning disabilities.

Mapping the Quebec dental workforce: ranking rural oral health disparities.

Introduction: Ensuring access to oral health services is crucial for improving the oral health of rural and remote populations. A logical step towards addressing oral health disparities and underutilization of services in rural areas is to ensure the availability of the dental workforce. Geographical information systems are valuable in examining workforce dispersion patterns and identifying priority areas requiring administrative and policy attention.