Dr. Ma Editha Micu-Ramos

https://www.jnj.com/health-and-wellness/9-tips-to-boost-your-oral-hygiene-routine

9 Tips to Boost Your Oral Hygiene Routine There's more to a sparkling smile than just brushing and flossing. So for World Oral Health Day, we're getting to the root of dental care best practices with these to-dos that can help ensure your teeth are as healthy as can be.

https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/newsblog-importance-of-good-dental-hygiene/

The importance of good dental hygiene Legacy Community Health provides adult and pediatric dental services at its Montrose, Baker-Ripley, Lyons and San Jacinto clinics. By Legacy Community Health Maintaining your teeth isn’t only about looking good. Poor dental hygiene can lead to problems that are much bigger than an unpleasant

https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/healthy.html

Keeping Your Child's Teeth Healthy (for Parents) - Nemours KidsHealth Here are the basics about how to care for your child's teeth - and when.

https://www.dentalhealth.org/healthysmile

The importance of a healthy smile Achieving and maintaining a healthy mouth can have so many wonderful life-changing benefits. Because of this, it only makes sense to give our oral health the best care possible.

https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001957.htm

Dental care - adult: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Tooth decay and gum disease are caused by plaque, a sticky combination of bacteria and food. Plaque begins to build up on teeth within a few minutes after eating. If teeth are not cleaned well each day,

https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/taking-care-your-teeth-and-mouth

Taking Care of Your Teeth and Mouth Keep your teeth and gums healthy! Get the facts about oral cancer, dry mouth, dentures, and how to find low-cost dental care.

https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/ss/slideshow-tooth-problems

15 Common Dental Problems and Tooth Diseases These tooth problems -- including chipped teeth, cracked teeth, impacted teeth, hyperdontia, cavities, and stained teeth -- can be fixed. This WebMD slideshow explains.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/dental/art-20047475

Oral health: A window to your overall health Find out about the connection between your oral health and overall health.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324708

The 8 best practices for healthy teeth and gums The best practices for healthy teeth and gums include regular brushing, flossing, and avoiding certain types of food and beverage. Learn more about what to do for healthy teeth and gums here.

https://www.who.int/health-topics/oral-health =tab_1

Oral health Oral health is a key indicator of overall health, well-being and quality of life. It encompasses a range of diseases and conditions that include dental caries, Periodontal disease, Tooth loss, Oral cancer, Oral manifestations of HIV infection, Oro-dental trauma, Noma and birth defects such as cleft....

https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/specialties/dental-care/dental-what

Dental what Proper dental care and health is part of your overall well being.

https://www.healthline.com/health/dental-and-oral-health

Oral Health Basics: Symptoms, Types, Causes & More Your oral health can significantly impact your general health. Find out why keeping your teeth and gums healthy is so important. Get the facts on all things dental and oral health, from symptoms of oral diseases to treatment and prevention. Learn about cavities, gingivitis, fluoride, the link to dia...

https://news.mit.edu/2022/overjet-dental-artificial-intelligence-0624

Taking the guesswork out of dental care with artificial intelligence The MIT alumni-founded Overjet uses artificial intelligence to analyze and annotate dental X-rays to help dentists improve care.

https://www.une.edu/news/2022/college-dental-medicine-increasing-enrollment-meet-demand-care

College of Dental Medicine increasing enrollment to meet demand for care UNE’s College of Dental Medicine (CDM) — the state’s only dental school and the only such school in northern New England — is increasing its enrollment by eight students starting in the fall of 2023. The college currently enrolls 64 students per year, and the expansion will bring that total ...

https://www.healio.com/news/pulmonology/20220708/untreated-sleep-apnea-may-impact-risk-for-alzheimers-disease

Untreated sleep apnea may impact risk for Alzheimer’s disease A new study demonstrated that obstructive sleep apnea has an acute effect on biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease and the ability to measure such biomarkers from blood.Moreover, withdrawal of positive airway pressure therapy was associated with changes in Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers, wh...

https://www.verywellhealth.com/how-did-the-pandemic-affect-our-dental-health-5224957

If COVID Changed Your Oral Hygiene, You're Not Alone Many adults in the United States delayed dental care due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Two years later, are patients headed back to dentists' offices?

https://sleepopolis.com/news/sleep-apnea-drug/

FDA Fast Tracks Drug Combo for Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea | Sleepopolis The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted fast track designation for Apnimed’s AD109, a first-in-class oral medication designed to treat

https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/incorporate-these-tips-for-good-dental-health-in-summer-7924149/

Tips to maintain good dental health in the summer season Take vitamin C to keep your gums healthy and avoid gulping sugary drinks, says an expert

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/dementia-and-sleep-what-do-we-know-about-this-link

Dementia and sleep: What do we know about this link? Dementia affects at least 55 million people worldwide and the number is increasing by about 10 million every year. In part, this is because we are living longer, but dementia is not an inevitable part of aging. So, are there ways to decrease our risk of developing dementia? Much research is currentl...

https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/14276045/diabetes-and-oral-health-the-notsosweet-relationship

Diabetes and oral health: The not-so-sweet relationship As the number of patients with diabetes increases, dental hygienists need to be aware of the different types of diabetes and the oral consequences and treatments.

https://www.news-medical.net/health/How-Can-Sleep-Affect-Mens-Health.aspx

How Can Sleep Affect Men's Health? Dysfunctional sleeping patterns have been shown to impact men's health conditions such as erectile dysfunction, lower urinary tract symptoms and infertility.

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20220614/Improving-dental-care-by-linking-medical-and-dental-records-in-health-Information-exchanges.aspx

Improving dental care by linking medical and dental records in health Information exchanges Dental professionals require access to each patient's complete electronic health record – including laboratory test results and current prescriptions – so they can provide the best care possible; care that is safe for the patient, promotes preventive management and improves dental treatment outc...

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/sleep-apnea-implant -it-works

Sleep apnea implants: How they work, surgery, and risks Sleep apnea implants can improve a person's breathing, making sleep easier. Read about how they work, the procedure, eligibility, risks, and more.

https://www.verywellhealth.com/importance-of-dental-hygiene-5235243

Your Mouth Has a Lot to Say About Your Overall Health Dental hygiene can impact your overall health. Learn more about the link between the two and find out why regular dental cleanings are so important.

https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/did-you-know-you-had-sleep-apnea-7969651/

Did you know you had sleep apnea? The condition is fully treatable with multiple interventions but early diagnosis is important. Otherwise, it may cause heart and respiratory issues, says Dr Vikas Mittal, Associate Director, Pulmonology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh.

https://www.hcinnovationgroup.com/policy-value-based-care/medicare-medicaid/news/21273251/should-medicare-cover-medically-necessary-dental-care

Should Medicare Cover Medically Necessary Dental Care? Democratic members of Congress tell CMS that expanding oral care coverage would enhance health equity and potentially save money

https://www.medtechdive.com/news/roy-jakobs-philips-talks-recall-fda-order/626850/

Friday Q&A: Roy Jakobs, Philips' head of connected care, talks sleep apnea recall, changing safety protocols In the midst of a recall of 5.5 million sleep apnea devices and ventilators, Jakobs spoke about the company's recall process, communication efforts, and how the repair and replacement program is progressing.

https://www.dentistryiq.com/personal-wellness/article/14278461/9-tips-for-maintaining-oral-health-as-you-age

9 tips for maintaining oral health as you age We often think of oral health habits as a topic for young children, but good oral hygiene requires lifelong dedication.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/sleep-apnea-surgery

Surgery for sleep apnea: Types, risks, and outlook Surgery can help improve some cases of obstructive sleep apnea by removing or reducing the obstruction. Read about types of surgery, risks, and more here.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects 22 million people in the U.S. and is linked to a higher risk of hypertension, heart attacks, stroke, diabetes and many other chronic conditions.
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20220309/Effective-treatment-for-obstructive-sleep-apnea-may-reverse-biological-age-acceleration.aspx

Effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea may reverse biological age acceleration Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects 22 million people in the U.S. and is linked to a higher risk of hypertension, heart attacks, stroke, diabetes and many other chronic conditions.

Untreated Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) also accelerates the biological ageing process and that appropriate treatment can slow or possibly reverse the trend, according to a recent study led by researchers at the University of Missouri School of Medicine.
https://theprint.in/health/study-ageing-accelerated-by-sleep-apnea-though-treatment-can-reverse-it/870411/

Study: Ageing accelerated by sleep apnea, though treatment can reverse it Washington [US], March 12 (ANI): Untreated Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) also accelerates the biological ageing process and that appropriate treatment can slow or possibly reverse the trend, according to a recent study led by researchers at the University of Missouri School of Medicine. This study w...

Age acceleration testing involves a blood test that analyzes DNA and uses an algorithm to measure a person's biological age. The phenomenon of a person's biological age surpassing their chronological age is called "epigenetic age acceleration," and is linked to overall mortality and to chronic diseases.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/03/220309131834.htm

Sleep apnea accelerates aging, but treatment may reverse it: Researchers found just one year of CPAP treatment slows age acceleration Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects 22 million people in the U.S. and is linked to a higher risk of hypertension, heart attacks, stroke, diabetes and many other chronic conditions. But now researchers have found that untreated OSA also accelerates the biological aging process and that appropriate....

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep-related breathing disorder that causes people to repeatedly start and stop breathing.
https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/healthy-lifestyle-habits-avoid-obstructive-sleep-apnea-7786051/

Healthy lifestyle habits that can help avoid obstructive sleep apnea OSA can take a toll on the body and lead to a number of negative physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral effects, said Dr HP Bharathi

Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when your throat muscles relax to the point of collapse and block your airway during sleep.
https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-apnea/news/20220309/special-mouthguard-may-be-alternative-to-cpap-for-sleep-apnea

Special Mouthguard May Be Alternative to CPAP for Sleep Apnea Experts say mandibular advancement devices (MADs) have been shown to work as well as CPAP for many patients with sleep apnea.

Sleep apnea is a medical condition that causes someone to stop breathing intermittently while they sleep.
https://www.verywellhealth.com/can-you-die-from-sleep-apnea-5216141

Can You Die From Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes difficulty breathing while sleeping. It can cause high blood pressure and even sudden death.

If you have frequent migraine headaches, you might be surprised to learn that your jaw could be to blame.
https://www.verywellhealth.com/tmj-and-migraine-5216340

What to Know About TMJ and Migraine Pain TMJ disorder can be a trigger for migraine pain due to muscle tightening. Learn how to tackle headache and jaw pain at home and with a doctor's help.

Watch out for these symptoms: Pain or tenderness in your face, jaw joint area, neck and shoulders, and in or around the ear when you chew, speak, or open your mouth wide.
https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/temporomandibular-disorders-tmd

Temporomandibular Disorders (TMJ & TMD) Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) occur as a result of problems with the jaw, jaw joint (or TMJ), and surrounding facial muscles. Learn more from the experts at WebMD.