Nutrition: Page 9

Philadelphia's soda tax still works 2 years later
By Rebekah Moan
Two years after Philadelphia implemented its soda tax, the volume of purchased sweetened drinks has declined by 42% and sugar consumption has fallen by 34% per person, according to a June 15 paper in JAMA Network Open.
June 15, 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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Beetroot juice changes mouth bacteria for healthy aging
By Rebekah Moan
Drinking beetroot juice can lead to higher levels of oral bacteria associated with good vascular and cognitive health, according to a new study in Redox Biology. The researchers also discovered the juice leads to lower levels of bacteria connected with disease and inflammation.
April 4, 2021
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Philips creates infographic for World Oral Health Day
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Philips designed an infographic to educate patients about oral systemic health in support of World Oral Health Day.
March 31, 2021
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CDC releases raft of oral health articles
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published a collection of oral health articles in its journal Preventing Chronic Disease.
March 28, 2021
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Periodontitis poses heart risks for healthy patients
By Theresa Pablos
Even patients with periodontitis who are otherwise healthy may be at an increased risk for hypertension, according to findings published on March 29 in Hypertension. Patients with periodontitis but no other diseases were twice as likely to have elevated blood pressure as those with healthy gums.
March 28, 2021
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No one-size-fits-all solution for antibiotic resistance
By Joseph Constance
There is no one-size-fits-all solution to tackling antibiotic resistance, according to a commentary published in the International Dental Journal. Instead, a variety of approaches are needed to craft tailor-made solutions for locally relevant factors that drive the unnecessary use of dental antibiotics.
March 3, 2021
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Beyond that old fence: Tectonic shifts in dental hygiene
By Casey Hein, RDH
The science shows hygienists play a crucial role in providing whole-body healthcare, but practice norms haven't kept up. Dental hygienist Casey Hein explores the expanding role of hygienists in this column and in her associated presentation at the 2021 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.
February 24, 2021
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What do people think about others with missing teeth?
By Melissa Busch
Many people not only consider income level a defining factor for tooth loss but also associate fatter paychecks and higher social standing with having fewer missing teeth, according to data recently released by online market research platform DentaVox.
February 23, 2021
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Fat Tuesday: 4 sugar facts for you and your patients
By Lacy Walker, RDH, CDA
Valentine's Day and Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, are just a few of the holidays known for decadent, sugary, and fatty foods. In this timely column, dental hygienist Lacy Walker dishes on four sugar facts to educate yourself and share with patients.
February 15, 2021
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The correlation between COVID-19, periodontal disease, and diet
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
Dr. Alvin Danenberg discusses how the body's immune system is the connection between COVID-19, periodontal disease, and diet and why this is an important correlation for dentists and dental team members to understand and discuss.
May 19, 2020
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Your gut may crave sugar more than your taste buds
By Theresa Pablos
Sugar cravings may be driven by more than just taste buds, according to a study published on April 15 in Nature. Researchers discovered sugar activated the brains of mice -- even when it was deposited straight into their guts.
April 23, 2020
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