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Study: Dental specialists prescribe millions of antibiotics
By Melissa Busch
Dentists and other dental specialists wrote about 9 million antibiotic prescriptions to patients during a three-year period despite growing concerns of antibiotic resistance, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
October 16, 2019
2019 08 08 23 49 6889 Rx Prescription Meds 400
New research of oral anomalies aids understanding of schizophrenia
By Gary Hack, DDS
The causes of schizophrenia are not entirely understood, but healthcare practitioners are increasingly intrigued by the links between this complicated condition and human physical and neurological development. In this Second Opinion, Dr. Gary Hack details his team's recent research and offers hope for improving the dental experience for these patients.
October 13, 2019
2016 10 12 14 41 06 881 Dr B Second Opinion 400
Study links missing teeth to cardiovascular disease
By Louise Gagnon
Americans with no teeth were significantly more likely to also have cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of mortality in the U.S., than individuals who did not have any missing teeth, according to research presented on October 2 at the American College of Cardiology Middle East Conference 2019.
October 2, 2019
2019 10 03 00 49 5542 Chest Heart Pain 400
Does presurgery oral care improve heart surgery outcomes?
By Melissa Busch
It is unclear whether receiving dental treatment before cardiac valve surgery improves patient outcomes, according to a systematic review recently published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
August 28, 2019
2019 08 29 00 18 5224 Heart Lungs 400
Perio treatment mix helps lower glucose levels
By Melissa Busch
It can be difficult to find an effective treatment regimen to help patients with both chronic periodontitis and type 2 diabetes. Researchers conducted a review and found that a combination of three treatments, including scaling and root planing, was most effective in reducing blood glucose levels.
August 7, 2019
2017 07 07 13 34 02 577 Teeth Periodontal Disease 400
Sugary beverages linked to higher cancer risk
By Theresa Pablos
Drinking sugary beverages may be associated with an increased risk of cancer, according to the findings of a study published in BMJ on July 10. The evidence suggests sugary drinks, including 100% fruit juice, may contribute to the overall cancer rate.
July 11, 2019
2018 09 26 20 34 4032 Soda Bottles 400
47 new genes linked to dental diseases
By Theresa Pablos
An international team of researchers has identified dozens of new genes associated with oral health and dental diseases. Their findings suggest many dental traits are heritable.
July 10, 2019
2019 07 10 23 34 2950 Dna Blue 400
New analysis shows long-term impact of HPV vaccination
By Tony Edwards
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programs can substantially reduce the number of infections in girls and women, researchers report in a new study published in Lancet. Their analysis suggests vaccination programs are working.
June 26, 2019
2018 01 18 23 26 2866 Hpv 400
Imaging study finds OSA patients at risk for heart disease
By Tony Edwards
A new study offers another reason to screen your patients for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Patients with severe OSA have a greater risk for cardiovascular disease, according to research presented at this week's Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging annual meeting.
June 25, 2019
2018 01 25 23 53 8002 Sleep Apnea Words 400
WVU to study lung disease prevention in dentistry
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The West Virginia University (WVU) School of Dentistry has announced it will be conducting a new study on how dental professionals come into contact with vapors, gases, and airborne dusts that may cause lung disease and also ways to prevent it.
June 13, 2019
2017 04 19 14 28 18 163 Dentist Woman 400
Study links glucose disorders and perio disease
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Patients with undetected glucose disorders (dysglycemia) have a higher risk of both periodontitis and myocardial infarction, according to a study published June 10 in Diabetes Care.
June 9, 2019
2018 09 24 20 50 5142 Periodontal Treatment Mirror 400
The personalized revolution is coming
By Theresa Pablos
Personalized healthcare will change how dentists approach patient intake and treatment. Dr. Dennis Abbott spoke about the topic and its long-term impact at the California Dental Association's CDA Presents meeting in Anaheim, CA.
May 20, 2019
2018 05 18 17 41 9868 Cda Presents 2018 Anaheim 400
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