by Dr Linda Chen | Mar 28, 2024 | Gum Disease, Oral Health, Oral Health Senior, Oral Links to General Health, Oral Pathogen, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
Have you ever considered that brushing and flossing could be doing more than just keeping your mouth healthy? Recent research reveals a surprising connection that seems to go from oral care into cognitive well-being. It’s no longer just about cavities or...
by Dr Linda Chen | Feb 29, 2024 | Oral Health, Oral Links to General Health, Oral Pathogen, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
Asthma is a common respiratory challenge with major implications for oral health. It , affects an estimated 2.7 million people in Australia, or 11% of the population, according to data from the 2020–21 National Health Survey (NHS) and the Australian Bureau of...
by Dr Linda Chen | Feb 28, 2020 | Oral Links to General Health, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
Poor oral health and oral disease has been linked to a number of chronic diseases including heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes. And if that wasn’t enough, now researchers from Queen’s Hospital Belfast have found a link between poor oral health and...
by Dr Linda Chen | Sep 11, 2018 | Oral Links to General Health, Special Days and Events
Dementia Awareness Month is being held throughout September this year. It’s a great opportunity for people across Australia to get involved in a number of activities and events that can help raise awareness, support and improve the lives of more than 425,400...
by Dr Linda Chen | Jun 18, 2017 | Oral Health Men, Oral Health Women, Oral Hygiene Care, Oral Links to General Health, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
Older adults face a number of barriers when trying to meet their daily nutrient requirements – in order to lead fit, healthy and active lifestyles. In the case of aged-care residents throughout Australia, it’s now evident that these barriers have been too...
by Dr Linda Chen | Mar 20, 2016 | Gum Disease, Oral Conditions and Issues, Oral Links to General Health, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
How is oral health linked to your body health? An oral health condition, like gum disease, can complicate a number of other diseases of the body and vice-versa. Yet most people don’t know how wide-ranging and long-lasting, the effects of poor oral health...
