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This AI tool may reduce gum disease inflammation
By
Ava Barros
An artificial intelligence (AI)-powered toothbrush may improve oral hygiene levels and brushing duration, particularly benefiting patients with periodontitis, reports a study published in the
Journal of Clinical Periodontology
.
April 19, 2024
How much sleep may raise one's gum disease risk?
By
Ava Barros
Getting too few hours of sleep nightly may be associated with a significantly greater risk of developing periodontitis, according to a review recently published in the
International Dental Journal
.
April 18, 2024
Spectrum launches oral disease detection test
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Spectrum Solutions has released the new saliva diagnostic test SimplyPerio.
March 27, 2024
Cholesterol drugs may improve gum disease
By
Ava Barros
Drugs commonly prescribed to lower cholesterol may combat the inflammatory response linked to gum disease by altering the conduct of immune cells, known as macrophages, according to a press release.
March 27, 2024
Study reveals mouthwash's role in managing type 2 diabetes
By
Ava Barros
Gargling with mouthwash may hold significant promise in mitigating the incidence of periodontitis, as well as managing type 2 diabetes mellitus, according to a study published in
Scientific Reports
.
March 13, 2024
CBD may have surprising effect on periodontitis
By
Melissa Busch
Cannabidiol (CBD), the nonpsychoactive compound in cannabis, may have a remarkable effect on a periodontitis pathogen.
March 9, 2024
Antiaging drug to be tested for improving gum disease outcomes
By
Ava Barros
University of Washington School of Dentistry researchers will conduct a first-of-its-kind trial to determine whether an antiaging drug changes immune responses in older adults with periodontal disease to improve treatment outcomes.
February 15, 2024
Temple dental school to study gum disease progression
By
Ava Barros
Temple University’s Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry has received a $3.6 million grant to lead a study focused on predicting periodontal disease progression.
February 8, 2024
Millennium Dental offers free gum disease laser treatment
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Laser-assisted regeneration technology company Millennium Dental Technologies is giving away gum disease dental laser treatments to 100 patients.
February 6, 2024
Study reveals causal association between brain, periodontitis
By
Ava Barros
Gum disease affects the cortical structure of the brain, including the surficial area and cortical thickness, suggesting a connection and emphasizing the periodontal tissue-brain axis, according to a study published in the Journal of Periodontal Research.
January 11, 2024
AAP launches dental hygiene initiative
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) has launched an initiative to educate dental hygienists on periodontal topics.
November 15, 2023
U.S. Air Force deploys laser periodontal surgery
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Air Force has implemented dental laser-assisted regeneration technology, according to Millennium Dental Technologies, Inc. The Air Force is using Millenium's proprietary LANAP protocol and laser dentistry for periodontal disease.
November 9, 2023
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