A study in a Kuwaiti dental clinic looked at how mouth conditions affect people’s daily living. Researchers asked 103 patients with oral diseases to fill out a questionnaire in Arabic that measures how health issues touch physical, mental and social life. The same number of healthy people answered t
Police records show officers repeatedly tried to help a man whose mental health struggles led to increasingly disruptive behavior. Neighbors first flagged concerns in 2021 after he was seen with a gun and acting strangely near his home. Officers responded but couldn’t force treatment or remove his w
Many countries face rising tooth and gum problems, yet people are not visiting dentists more often. The main reason is money: dental care is one of the costliest health services worldwide. The way a nation pays for healthcare—whether through taxes, insurance plans, or out‑of‑pocket fees—directly
Your mouth is more than just a tool for talking and eating. It acts like a front window showing whether your body is running smoothly inside. While people chase expensive wellness trends, they often overlook how their smile connects to bigger health issues. Studies now show that gum problems, even w
Virginia lawmakers face tough choices as they look for ways to balance the state budget. One proposal under review would limit Medicaid dental coverage for adults—a move that might seem like quick savings but could actually cost more in the long run. Research shows that when states cut dental benefi
Pediatric dentistry used to rely on what experts thought best, often copying adult techniques. In the last 25 years it has become a science that uses solid evidence tailored for children. This shift shows how evidence‑based dentistry (EBD) blends research, professional skill and what kids and famili
Individual health plans often focus on a person’s choices, but the places where they live matter a lot. Researchers have found that the surroundings of a neighborhood can either help or hinder people’s efforts to change habits such as eating, exercising or quitting smoking. Health records—whether
New Jersey's mental health workforce is in trouble. A recent proposal by the U. S. Department of Education could make it harder for people to become counselors and social workers. These professionals need special training and degrees to do their jobs. They also have to follow strict rules and pass e
Recently, a huge amount of federal money for mental health services was almost cut off. Then, it was put back. This back-and-forth shows a big problem: mental health care is not being treated as important as it should be. The money that was at risk pays for important things. It helps kids and famil
Moms' understanding of food and nutrition can greatly influence their children's dental health. This is especially important in countries with limited resources. A recent study looked into how well mothers in Türkiye know about food and how this affects their children's teeth. The study found that
