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Metformin: What dentists need to know

By Barbara Madej, RPh, Dr. Lisa Chan, Teresa Mendoza, PharmD

Metformin, a commonly prescribed drug, can have a big impact on your dental patients. Here are the special considerations you need to know.

August 21, 2024

Teeth grinding may be good for you

By Melissa Busch

There may be a surprising upside to bruxism, according to a new commentary.

August 8, 2024

Celebrity chef diagnosed with tongue cancer after dental issues

By Melissa Busch

A celebrity chef announced that she was diagnosed with stage IV tongue cancer after experiencing a series of dental problems.

August 2, 2024

Shingles leads to rapid loss of 6 teeth in 29-year-old

By Melissa Busch

A 29-year-old healthy man experienced a rare case of losing six teeth followed by upper jaw osteonecrosis due to an infection with shingles, according to a case report.

July 30, 2024

Oral ulcers led to patient's celiac disease diagnosis

By Melissa Busch

A woman with lifelong oral ulcers but no gastrointestinal symptoms was diagnosed with celiac disease, suggesting that oral manifestations may be a sign of the chronic immune disorder.

July 23, 2024

Fiber may play a role in caries incidence in diabetic patients

By Ava Barros

Patients with diabetes may be at a greater risk of caries compared to the general population. Increasing dietary fiber intake may lower this risk, according to a study recently published in Frontiers in Nutrition.

July 22, 2024

With oral cancer, antiquated dental hygiene practices are overdue for advancement

By Sarah Crow

When it comes to technology in the hygiene room, you may want to pay close attention, because you don't want to be left behind, writes Sarah Crow, RDH.

July 9, 2024

How allergies may build the dental-medical connection

By Ann-Marie DePalma

As oral immunotherapy becomes a strategy for a variety of allergy patients, the connection between dentistry and medicine will become stronger, writes Ann-Marie C. DePalma.

June 21, 2024

Kidney function linked to tooth loss in postmenopausal women

By Ava Barros

Postmenopausal declines in reproductive hormone levels may contribute to reduced kidney function, potentially leading to chronic kidney disease and tooth loss, according to a study published in the Journal of the Menopause Society.

June 18, 2024

Oral rinse may screen for early gastric cancer

By Ava Barros

Since oral bacteria may indicate gastric cancer risk, using a simple oral rinse could offer an early means of detecting it, according to a study set to be presented at Digestive Disease Week on May 20.

May 14, 2024

Podcast: Estela Vargas dives deeper into dental practices getting paid for oral cancer screenings

By Kevin Henry

In the latest episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," Estela Vargas, CRDH, follows up on a recent article delving into the importance of oral cancer screenings and how dental practices can get paid for them.

May 9, 2024

Trouble keeping an erection? The culprit may be in your mouth

By Melissa Busch

Erectile dysfunction may be linked to this oral health condition, according to a new study.

May 8, 2024

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