What our teeth reveal about the growing gap between rich and poor


Teeth are one of the most visible markers of poverty: structural circumstances that are individually borne.



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2026 Healthier Smiles Community Service Grants now open for applications


If you’re an ADA member dentist or dental student with a passion for improving the oral health outcomes of disadvantaged groups throughout Australia, you can now apply for US$107,500 (approx. AU$121,386*) in funding.


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This common tomato nutrient may help prevent severe gum disease


A large U.S. study suggests that not getting enough lycopene—the antioxidant that gives tomatoes their red color—may seriously raise the risk of severe gum disease in older adults. Researchers found that seniors with adequate lycopene intake had about one-third the risk of severe periodontitis compared with those who fell short.


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