Oral-Systemic Link: Page 14

Large review links poor gum health to cognitive decline
By Alex Dagostino
Poor periodontal health negatively impacts cognition, according to a noteworthy review that was published on September 9 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society that analyzed existing evidence concerning the effect of poor periodontal health on cognitive decline and dementia.
September 8, 2022
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Dentists have a place on cancer teams
By Melissa Busch
Many patients diagnosed with cancer put other health concerns, including dental problems, on the back burner, which could delay treatment and recovery. That's why a clinical instructor from New York University says dentists should be part of a patient's cancer team.
September 6, 2022
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What's the best implant-retained prosthesis for HNC?
By Alex Dagostino
Implant-retained prostheses are used increasingly in the oral rehabilitation of patients with head and neck cancer (HNC). But when comparing fixed or removable prostheses, only one had better survival and complication-free survival rates in a recent study of patients with HNC.
September 1, 2022
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Dental abscess germ causes rare carotid artery aneurysm
By Melissa Busch
A 53-year-old woman was treated for a rare mycotic internal carotid artery aneurysm that developed when a dental abscess-linked germ infected the artery, according to a case report published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases, Innovations, and Techniques.
August 15, 2022
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Painkillers for acute pain may cause hurt in the long run
By The U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
Challenging prior notions about inflammation and pain, researchers discovered a robust inflammatory response that appears to protect against chronic pain rather than contribute to it. The findings suggest suppressing inflammation to treat acute pain may hinder long-term pain relief.
August 10, 2022
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Attempts to quit smoking drop for first time in a decade
By Alex Dagostino
The percentage of smokers who attempted to quit cigarettes dropped for the first time in a decade, according to a study published on August 1 in JAMA Network Open. Researchers attributed the phenomenon to the COVID-19 pandemic.
August 3, 2022
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Beutner launches autoimmune blistering disease test
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
KSL Beutner Laboratories (Beutner) has launched a blood test to detect an antigen linked with the autoimmune blistering disease mucous membrane pemphigoid, which often causes painful lesions in the oral cavity.
August 2, 2022
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Dentists call to action: Understanding mental health
By Alex Dagostino
From reimbursement concerns to challenging patients, dental professionals face a multitude of stressors in their daily work. When these stressors are accompanied by perfectionism and prioritizing patients above all else, it can lead to burnout and mental health disorders.
August 2, 2022
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Hygienists' mental health worse than dentists during COVID-19
By Alex Dagostino
In the first known U.S. survey to analyze the long-term mental health of dental professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic, dentists and hygienists frequently reported poor mental health during peaks of COVID-19 transmission. However, hygienists had higher rates of anxiety and depression.
August 1, 2022
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Another study links periodontitis to Alzheimer's disease
By Alex Dagostino
Yet another study has linked periodontal and Alzheimer's disease. The bacteria behind periodontal disease may also contribute to the development of Alzheimer's, according to a review published on July 21 in the Journal of Dental Sciences.
July 31, 2022
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5 ways the oral microbiome influences health and disease
By Brian Maurer
Our mouth is home to the second-largest microbial community in our body known as the oral microbiome. Recently, we've come to better understand that the oral microbiome's influence extends beyond the mouth. Brian Maurer shares five systemic diseases impacted by oral bacteria.
July 11, 2022
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Diabetes affects tooth hardness in mice study
By Alex Dagostino
A recent animal study shows that type 1 diabetes can negatively affect the microhardness of enamel and dentine, according to findings published in the Archives of Oral Biology.
July 6, 2022
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