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Study: Oral bisphosphonate risks higher than reported

By Rabia Mughal

A University of Southern California study found that the risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw in patients who have undergone oral bisphosphonate therapy could be higher than originally thought and that even short-term use can leave some patients vulnerable. But the makers of Fosamax argue the study is flawed.

January 1, 2009

Inflammation links periodontal and systemic diseases

By Rabia Mughal

Researchers have long been aware of the relationship between periodontal and systemic diseases such as atherosclerosis. Now they are looking into whether inflammation could be the reason behind it and what this could mean for the dental practice.

December 16, 2008

Study: Perio care lowers medical bills for diabetics

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A University of Michigan study has found that regular, nonsurgical periodontal services can lower medical costs for people with diabetes, according to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.

December 10, 2008

Study finds dentists missing Sjögren's diagnosis

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Sjögren's syndrome profoundly affects dental care, yet dentists may be overlooking the problem, according to the results of a study on the cover of this month's Journal of the American Dental Association.

December 8, 2008

Zila revenues decline $2 million in Q1

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Zila -- manufacturer of the Vizilite Plus oral cancer detection product -- reported lower net revenues for its first fiscal quarter of 2009.

December 7, 2008

Guardian expands dental HMO coverage

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Guardian Life Insurance Company of America has announced enhancements to its dental HMO (DHMO) plans that include coverage for oral cancer screenings, adult fluoride treatments, and teeth whitening.

December 3, 2008

Michigan dentists tapped to test blood pressure

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Some Michigan dentists are testing patients' blood pressure in a pilot program to study the health effects on patients.

December 2, 2008

Periodontal disease linked to metabolic syndrome

By Reuters Health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Dec 2 - In middle-aged adults, gum disease goes hand in hand with the metabolic syndrome, U.K. researchers report.

December 1, 2008

Gum disease tied to worse mental function

By Reuters Health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Dec 1 - People with gingivitis (gum disease) have worse mental function than their peers whose gums are in better shape, a new analysis of U.S. data shows.

November 30, 2008

Gum disease an indicator of cardiovascular disease risk

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Individuals reporting a history of periodontal disease were more likely to have increased levels of inflammation, a risk factor for heart disease, compared to those who reported no history of periodontal disease, according to a new study.

November 24, 2008

Study links herpesvirus with endodontic disease

By Rabia Mughal

Herpesviruses have long been considered the culprits behind many oral diseases. Now a new study has found a link between endodontic disease and the Epstein-Barr virus, a form of herpesvirus that is also a human pathogen.

November 23, 2008

Probiotic may help prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia

By Reuters Health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Nov 14 - As prophylaxis against ventilator-associated pneumonia, the probiotic bacterium Lactobacillus plantarum 299 (Lp299) is as effective as the antiseptic chlorhexidine in reducing the pathogenic bacterial load in the oropharynx of tracheally intubated, mechanically ventilated, critically ill patients, results of a pilot study indicate.

November 13, 2008

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