Oral-Systemic Link

3rd annual Oral Health Prevention Summit to focus on turning prevention into practice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The summit returns to Boston on January 27, 2027, with a keynote by Dr. Brett Kessler and the Prevention Ecosystem Workshop.
November 6, 2026
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What you may not know about gum disease, cognitive functioning
By Melissa Busch
Gum health might secretly predict an individual's future performance and dementia risk.
November 5, 2026
Illustration of a human brain with a puzzle piece missing.
When dental disease delays surgery: A case for closer medical-dental communication
By Dr. Anna K. McGuire
Siloed dental and medical care is harming cardiac, obstetric, and head and neck cancer patients, a hospital clinician says.
November 3, 2026
Female dentist wearing blue scrubs and a mask examines a patient sitting in a dental office chair.
What the oral cancer guidelines don’t tell you: How to talk to the patient in the chair
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, explains how to talk with dental patients during oral cancer screenings.
November 3, 2026
Headshot of Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, DrBicuspid's hygiene editor.
Gum disease, more may mean raised risk of this cancer
By Melissa Busch
Gum disease and more may be silently raising patients' cancer risk, according to a new study.
November 2, 2026
3D visualization of antibodies attacking a cancer cell.
Gum disease may be linked to serious eye condition
By Melissa Busch
Gum disease may be damaging your patients' vision, according to a large new study.
October 27, 2026
A male patient has his eyes examined by an opthomologist.
GLP-1 drugs are reshaping oral health profiles, hygiene care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
As GLP-1 drug use grows, hygienists should update health history reviews to address dry mouth, diet changes, and caries risk.
October 13, 2026
Medical GLP-1 syringe with green measuring tape wrapped around it on a white background.
ADA Living Guideline: Clinical exams and biopsy remain gold standard for oral cancer detection
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
First ADA Living Guideline backs clinical exams and biopsy for early oral cancer detection, advises against routine use of adjuncts.
October 8, 2026
A woman dentist examines a female patient's teeth and mouth.
Type 1 diabetes and oral health: Considerations for dental practitioners
By Dr. Samira Shafaee
Dr. Samira Shafaee explains the specific oral health risks and emergency protocols dentists must understand with type 1 diabetes.
October 8, 2026
A young woman holds a diabetes lancet to a finger. She is going to perform a blood glucose test.
Healthy aging via good oral health? Maybe.
By Melissa Busch
Gums may hold the secret to healthier aging.
September 21, 2026
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AHA statement links periodontal disease to heart disease risk
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Heart Association's updated statement highlights evidence linking periodontal disease with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
September 14, 2026
3D medical illustration of red blood cells and white arterial plaque in an artery.
Dental Duets: The mouth-body connection isn't the problem. The healthcare system is.
By Michael Ventriello
A physician and health system strategist explains why medical-dental integration remains elusive.
September 14, 2026
Headshot of Mohammed Quadri, MD, MBA, founder of StrideAI, HealCue, and founder and general partner of GrowQ360.
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