Oral Bacteria: Page 5

Oral bacteria linked to high blood pressure in older women
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Some oral bacteria are linked to the development of high blood pressure in postmenopausal women, according to research published March 2 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
March 3, 2022
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Evidence suggests vaping contributes to gum disease
By Hannah Welk
Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) alter oral health and may contribute to gum disease, according to a study published in mBio on February 22. People who vaped e-cigarettes in the study had a less healthy oral microbiome than nonsmokers did -- but could still be healthier than cigarette smokers.
February 21, 2022
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Oral bacteria may influence diabetes kidney complications
By Hannah Welk
In a recent study of patients with chronic periodontitis, oral bacteria significantly differed in patients who also had diabetic nephropathy, a common diabetes-related kidney complication. One oral bacteria species in particular may be able to signal patients with renal involvement.
February 14, 2022
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Hygiene Insider: Oral bacteria may influence diabetes kidney complications
By Theresa Pablos
February 9, 2022
Mothers, formula-fed babies have more similar oral bacteria
By Leah Sherwood
New research suggests that infants who are formula fed share more of their mothers' oral microbiome than babies who are only breastfed. The findings were published on January 18 in the journal mBio.
January 19, 2022
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Man's pulled wisdom tooth leads to dangerous lung abscess
By Melissa Busch
A healthy 45-year-old man experienced respiratory failure due to a giant life-threatening lung abscess caused by oral bacteria stemming from a wisdom tooth extraction. The case report was published in the December issue of Chest.
December 7, 2021
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COVID-19 testing kits can measure oral microbiome
By Theresa Pablos
COVID-19 testing kits that include preservatives can help researchers measure the oral microbiome, according to a study published on November 18 in NPJ Biofilms and Microbiomes. These tests may be able to reveal a connection between the oral microbiome and COVID-19.
November 28, 2021
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Week in Review: Retainer results in tooth loss | Lighting up oral bacteria | Independence Day weekend
By Theresa Pablos
July 1, 2021
Modified smartphone lights up plaque-causing oral bacteria
By Melissa Busch
Could an ordinary smartphone be used to identify the oral bacteria that cause dental plaque? University of Washington researchers have converted a smartphone into a mobile multispectral imaging system that lights up plaque through light-emitting diode (LED) images.
June 28, 2021
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New method uses enzymes to target early childhood caries
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Early research findings suggest a new approach may be effective for treating early childhood caries. The approach uses enzymes that target interactions between bacteria and yeast responsible for forming sticky dental plaque.
May 19, 2021
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Gum germ imbalance linked to Alzheimer's biomarker
By Melissa Busch
Cognitively healthy adults who have more harmful oral bacteria may be at greater risk of having a key Alzheimer's disease biomarker, according to a study published on April 12 in Alzheimer's & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring.
April 11, 2021
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Week in Review: Hygienist appreciation | Student burnout | Beetroots and oral bacteria
By Theresa Pablos
April 9, 2021
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