Nutrition: Page 16

Review: Sugar studies are low-quality

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The scientific studies used to create nutritional guidelines are not based on high-quality evidence, according to a new systematic review in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

December 19, 2016

Alcohol, cigarettes are risk factors for bruxism

By Theresa Pablos

When patients report smoking cigarettes or frequently drinking alcohol, you probably automatically think of their increased risk for caries and periodontal disease. However, you may want to also check for bruxism during your exam.

December 13, 2016

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

Hygienists feel the time crunch when giving dietary advice

By Theresa Pablos

For hygienists, there's never enough time, including time to give dietary advice to patients. Although hygienists and dental therapists value the importance of nutrition counseling, they believe time is the No. 1 barrier to providing advice at the dental office, a new study has found.

November 9, 2016

U.S. elections: 4 soda taxes pass; 3 tobacco taxes fail

By Theresa Pablos, Tony Edwards

Election night in the U.S. saw four cities pass new taxes on soda and sugary beverages, while there were mixed results on tobacco tax measures. However, a proposition backed by the California Dental Association that included e-cigarettes in California's tobacco tax passed overwhelmingly.

November 8, 2016

Vital to ask patients about their vitamin D intake

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

When you are taking a patient's health history, do you ask about supplements and vitamins? Periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg does, and when a patient came to his office concerned about gum disease, the answer to the supplement and vitamins question led to an interesting discussion that may help you with your patients.

November 1, 2016

5 tips for your patients about Halloween candy

By John Luther, DDS

While some of your pediatric patients may have made the rounds of multiple Halloween parties or school events, many more will be walking around their neighborhoods this evening. Dr. John Luther, the chief dental officer of Western Dental, offers five tips to reduce the risks for your patients from the candy they accumulate.

October 30, 2016

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

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

PepsiCo to cut sugar in most drinks by 2025

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

PepsiCo intends to cut the amount of added sugar in the majority of its drinks by 2025, according to the company's updated Performance with Purpose plan announced on October 17.

October 20, 2016

Beating the beast of dental disease

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Creating a program to help your patients to improve their oral health and understand the biological causes of dental disease sounds intimidating. But periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg has such a program that contains five simple and effective steps. Read on to see how to bring this program to your office.

October 18, 2016

Second Opinion: NDA statement defends accepting 'Big Soda' donations

By Judy Greenlea Taylor, DDS, MPH

On October 11, DrBicuspid.com reported on a published study that cited almost 100 organizations, including the National Dental Association (NDA), that have accepted sponsorship funds from the two large soda-producing corporations. In this Second Opinion, NDA President Dr. Judy Greanlea Taylor spells out her association's position.

October 12, 2016

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