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Study on oral care in hospitalised pneumonia patients leads to change in international practice

TORONTO, Canada: Since the use of an antimicrobial oral rinse in intensive care units (ICUs) and its effectiveness in preventing pneumonia have been ...

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Researchers develop customised 3D-printed toothbrush handle for patients with limited dexterity

SANGAREDDY, India: A team of researchers from universities in India has developed a method of fabricating a customised, interchangeable handle for tooth ...

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Researchers develop shape-shifting microrobots that can brush, floss and rinse teeth

PHILADELPHIA, Penn., US: A good oral hygiene routine requires manual dexterity and can be difficult for elderly people and people with disabilities. ...

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Study finds interdental brushes and rubber picks most effective devices

PISA, Italy: A newly published study from the University of Pisa has compared the efficacy of four different oral hygiene devices in reducing plaque and ...

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Maternal postnatal depression influences children’s toothbrushing—study

SENDAI, Japan: Researchers at Tohoku University in Japan have found that maternal mental health may play a significant role in instilling early ...

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Poor oral hygiene could affect accuracy of SARS-CoV-2 tests

TOKYO, Japan: A study conducted at a hospital in Tokyo has found that poor oral hygiene could lead to prolonged viral shedding in patients with COVID-19. In...

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Frequent toothbrushing found to lower risk of diabetes

SEOUL, South Korea: A recent study has highlighted the importance of good dental hygiene. Since periodontal disease and poor oral hygiene can provoke ...

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Good oral hygiene may decrease risk of cardiovascular diseases

SEOUL, South Korea: Previous research has suggested that poor oral hygiene leads to bacteria in the blood, causing inflammation in the body. This increases ...

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Researchers associate electric toothbrushing with tooth retention

GREIFSWALD, Germany: Various studies have investigated the short-term oral health benefits of using an electric or a manual toothbrush. A recent study ...

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New study links poor toothbrushing habits to heart disease

CHICAGO, US/LONDON, UK: A new study presented during the 2018 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions held recently has suggested that brushing ...

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