Periodontics: Page 3

Study to explore how and why gums swell
By Kate Madden Yee
Researchers from the University of Washington School of Dentistry were awarded a $2.7 million grant from the U.S. National Institutes of Health to explore how and why people react differently to dental plaque accumulation.
May 22, 2023
Researchers will collect a sample of oral bacteria from study participants.
Researchers to develop new method for targeting gum infections
By Will Morton
Researchers are working to develop an antibiotic delivery system to target aggressive gum infections.
April 24, 2023
Gum Inflammation
NYU Dentistry’s gel that represses gum disease wins award
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A gum disease-fighting topical gel developed by scientists at the New York University (NYU) has won a science and medicine tournament.
April 5, 2023
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Mental health symptoms linked to risk of oral diseases
By Will Morton
Providers may expect higher levels of oral disease among patients with adverse mental health conditions.
March 30, 2023
Depression
Study reveals important cellular activity in the gingiva
By Will Morton
Researchers at Tohoku University in Sendai, Japan, have shed light on biological activity related to gingiva fibroblasts, cells that help produce fibers that hold our teeth in place, according to a news release issued by the university.
March 15, 2023
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Diabetes, tooth loss worsen cognitive decline
By Kate Madden Yee
People who have both diabetes and tooth loss are at risk of a worse and faster cognitive decline as they age, according to a study published on March 12 in the Journal of Dental Research.
March 14, 2023
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Study finds link between periodontitis, arthritis
By Kate Madden Yee
A team of researchers has reported a link between periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups, furthering research that could lead to therapies for the two conditions, according to a study published in Science Translational Medicine.
March 13, 2023
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Is gum disease linked to atrial fibrillation?
By Will Morton
Researchers at Newcastle Dental Hospital in Tyne, England, will check patients to see if there is a link between gum disease and a heart condition called atrial fibrillation, according to ITV News.
March 8, 2023
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How to replicate a natural smile with a digital workflow
By Melissa Busch
By combining a digital workflow and shell technique, CAD/CAM restorations can be created with the form and texture of natural teeth, resulting in an authentic-looking smile, according to a case report published in the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry.
March 6, 2023
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Manuka honey may have sweet effect on implant bone healing
By Will Morton
Soaking collagen scaffolds in manuka honey could increase their ability to produce minerals and promote osteogenesis, yet the scaffolds offer little resistance to bacterial infection, according to researchers.
February 28, 2023
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Study to explore links between chewing, gum disease, and aging
By Amerigo Allegretto
Researchers from Marquette University in Milwaukee will study how aging and periodontal disease affect the connective tissue that absorbs the pressure of chewing.
February 27, 2023
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Oral bacteria may increase heart disease risk
By Will Morton
Infection with a common bacteria linked with periodontal disease, oral cancers, and bad breath may cause a slight increase in the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a study published on February 14 in eLife.
February 22, 2023
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