Oral Bacteria: Page 7

Study seeks perio, RA link to oral microbiome health

By Tony Edwards

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and periodontitis are chronic inflammatory diseases that share common risk factors. Researchers conducted periodontal exams on patients with rheumatoid arthritis to determine what bacteria were present and how these patients might benefit from periodontal treatment.

September 24, 2018

Hygiene Insider: Dentistry after dark? Floss Bar extends hygienist hours

By Tony Edwards

February 6, 2018

Oral bacteria's role in healthy blood pressure

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

The importance of maintaining healthy mouth bacteria goes beyond just oral health, writes periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg. He looks at the research that examines the role of oral bacteria in preventing elevated blood pressure.

February 6, 2018

Study seeks best cleanser for denture biofilm

By Tony Edwards

While keeping dentures clean can be a challenge, it is important for a patient's oral health to try to eliminate Candida albicans biofilm that grows on these appliances. A new study tested three denture cleansers on three different denture resins to find out how effective they are against this fungus.

February 6, 2018

Certain oral bacteria may help prevent head and neck cancer

By Lori Roniger

Can maintaining a healthy oral microbiome reduce the risk of head and neck cancer? Since research suggests a relationship between oral bacteria and these types of cancer, investigators examined whether pre-existing differences exist between the oral bacteria of people who develop these often fatal cancers and those who don't.

January 16, 2018

Which carious pathogens are in your patients' mouths?

By Tony Edwards

Would telling your patients that carious pathogens are lurking between their teeth spur them to take brushing and flossing more seriously? The first study to measure the presence of specific bacteria and fungus in interdental biofilms may allow you to do just that.

October 23, 2017

New direction for preventing early childhood caries?

By Lori Roniger

Bacteria and yeast are jointly responsible for early childhood caries, previous research suggests. Now a new study has isolated the surface molecules on yeast that interact with bacteria to form some biofilms, potentially leading to a novel strategy to fight this disease.

July 31, 2017

Study: Oral bacteria linked to pancreatic cancer risk

By Donna Domino

When certain bacteria are found in a patient's mouth, it may indicate an increased risk for pancreatic cancer, according to a study presented by U.S. researchers at the recent meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research.

April 25, 2016

Study: 3D-printed teeth can kill bacteria on contact

By Donna Domino

3D-printed teeth made with antimicrobial composite resins can kill caries-causing bacteria on contact, according to a new study by researchers from the Netherlands. The antibacterial teeth killed almost all Streptococcus mutans while showing no signs of being harmful to human cells.

November 3, 2015

Study finds complexity in denture-related stomatitis

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Denture-related stomatitis is currently thought to be a candidal infection. However, a new study from Europe on the oral microbiome of denture wearers has found that the condition is more complex than originally thought, which may eventually change how you treat these patients.

October 1, 2015

Start-up seeks participants for study on smoking, oral microbiome

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Biotech start-up uBiome is looking for participants in its latest clinical study.

July 16, 2015

CDA Presents 2015: Rethinking the role of the dentist can save lives

By Theresa Pablos

ANAHEIM, CA - By understanding how inflammation and oral bacteria affect systemic health, the dental team can help save both teeth and lives, according to a presentation by DeWitt Wilkerson, DMD, at the California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2015 conference.

May 3, 2015

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