Periodontics

This AI tool may reduce gum disease inflammation

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

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How much sleep may raise one's gum disease risk?

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

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Cholesterol drugs may improve gum disease

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

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Study reveals mouthwash's role in managing type 2 diabetes

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

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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

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Antiaging drug to be tested for improving gum disease outcomes

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

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Temple dental school to study gum disease progression

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

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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

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

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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

Dr. Robert H. Gregg II, founder, president, and chairman of the board at Millennium Dental Technologies, oversees the LANAP protocol on a patient at the U.S. Air Force Postgraduate Dental School. Image and caption courtesy of Millenium Dental Technologies.

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