by Dr Linda Chen | Dec 22, 2024 | Oral Links to General Health, Oral Pathogen, Prevention
Danger lurking in dirty bristles Brushing your teeth may seem like a safe and simple ritual, but lurking within those innocent bristles could be an unseen world of trouble. Improper storage, damp conditions, and neglect can turn your trusty toothbrush into a breeding...
by Dr Linda Chen | Nov 29, 2024 | Oral Health Education, Oral Health Tips and Facts, Oral Links to General Health, Prevention
Summer sunshine and stronger smiles with vitamin D As summer heats up, there’s nothing better than heading outdoors to enjoy our glorious summer lifestyle. But did you know those sunny moments do more than lift your spirits? In healthy doses they’re also a fantastic...
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...
