Obesity: Page 3

Study finds 99% of obese kids have inflamed gums
By Theresa Pablos
The vast majority of overweight and obese children show signs of gingivitis, according to a study in Diabetes Care. While the study was relatively small, the authors highlight the need for a multidisciplinary approach to care for children with excess body fat.
November 17, 2016
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ADA 2016: 4 steps to screen for childhood obesity -- Part 2
By Theresa Pablos
Screening for obesity within the dental practice can help prevent at-risk kids from developing chronic diseases later in life, according to a session on nutrition at the recent 2016 ADA annual meeting. However, the speakers also recognize that weight can be a difficult topic for dental providers to broach. Part two of this series focuses on four steps dental providers can use to screen kids for obesity.
October 25, 2016
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ADA 2016: Why dentists should screen kids for obesity -- Part 1
By Theresa Pablos
Did you know elementary school-aged kids see their dentist more often than their primary care provider? That's why it's important for dental professionals to screen kids for obesity, according to a well-attended session on nutrition at the recent 2016 ADA annual meeting. Part one of this two-part series focuses on why dental providers can -- and should -- do weight assessments.
October 24, 2016
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Insulin resistance is a risk factor for perio disease
By Theresa Pablos
People with insulin resistance are more likely to have severe periodontitis than people without insulin resistance, according a new study. The authors found that insulin resistance can be considered a risk factor for periodontal disease, even for people with a normal weight.
September 25, 2016
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JADA: Dental team should screen for pediatric obesity
By Donna Domino
Oral healthcare professionals are uniquely positioned to be part of an interprofessional effort to intervene in the pediatric obesity problem, according to a new paper in the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA). Because of their frequent contact with patients, dental professionals can complement and support weight screening and health behaviors, the authors noted.
February 1, 2016
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AAP 2014: Obese patients more likely to have periodontitis
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
SAN FRANCISCO - Patients who are obese or overweight are more likely to have periodontitis, according to a study by U.K. researchers. They presented their findings from a case-control study of nearly 300 patients at the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) annual meeting.
September 22, 2014
Many obese parents don't see their obese kids as unhealthy
By Rob Goszkowski
A survey of parents of children who had entered an obesity clinic has given doctors a complex problem to solve. Obese parents often do not see their child's obesity as a problem and frequently are not ready to make changes in their kid's physical activity or dietary habits.
July 30, 2014
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Study: Obesity linked to poorer survival for tongue cancer patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Obese patients face significantly higher odds of dying from early-stage squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue, according to a new study in the journal Cancer.
February 9, 2014
Obesity predicts periodontal therapy outcomes
By Rob Goszkowski
The effects of obesity on health are widespread, but its impact on nonsurgical periodontal therapy outcomes is nearly as significant as smoking, according to a new study in the Journal of Dental Research.
December 23, 2013
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Survey finds slim link between obesity, periodontitis
By Rosemary Frei, MSc
TORONTO - The findings from a recent Canadian health survey did not reveal a significant association between obesity and periodontitis -- despite the fact that previous studies found at least a 35% increased risk for periodontitis among obese individuals.
February 14, 2013
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Obesity linked to higher risk of perio disease
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Obesity, which impacts roughly one-third of the U.S. population, has been linked to periodontal disease, according to an article published in the January/February 2013 issue of General Dentistry.
February 5, 2013
Study links rapid weight gain with perio disease risk in men
By Rabia Mughal
Several studies have shown that obese patients are at an increased risk for periodontal disease. Now a new study in the Journal of Dental Research has found that tracking adiposity changes in men may help predict their risk of periodontitis progression.
September 23, 2012
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