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Gut microbiome composition can predict type 2 diabetes

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The composition of the gut microbiome can help predict the onset of type 2 diabetes, according to research published recently in Diabetes Care.

February 17, 2022

Cuspies winners highlight link between oral, overall health

By Theresa Pablos

DrBicuspid.com is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 Cuspies awards. Many of the people, products, and events that took home a trophy address the relationship between oral and overall health -- a connection that is looking increasingly important over time.

February 14, 2022

Oral bacteria may influence diabetes kidney complications

By Hannah Welk

In a recent study of patients with chronic periodontitis, oral bacteria significantly differed in patients who also had diabetic nephropathy, a common diabetes-related kidney complication. One oral bacteria species in particular may be able to signal patients with renal involvement.

February 14, 2022

Periodontal disease and COVID-19: Is there a correlation?

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Periodontal disease has recently been identified as a potential risk factor for COVID-19. In this column, Dr. Alvin Danenberg further breaks down the connection between the inflammatory and infectious nature of periodontitis and SARS-CoV-2 infection.

February 9, 2022

Hygiene Insider: Oral bacteria may influence diabetes kidney complications

By Theresa Pablos

February 9, 2022

OraCare expands scope of cancer care program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

OraCare is expanding the scope of its cancer patient support program, OraCare Cares.

February 6, 2022

Pacific Dental partners with Arizona-based ACO

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Pacific Dental Services has formed a partnership with Arizona-based accountable care organization (ACO) Commonwealth Primary Care to help reduce medical costs for the ACO's Medicare patients in the state.

January 26, 2022

Leaky gut, leaky mouth must both be treated

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

A "leaky gut" and a "leaky mouth" are like leaky plumbing pipes, writes Dr. Alvin Danenberg. Just like pipes, a leaky gut or mouth can infiltrate the immediate area as well as distant places. And if multiple pipes are leaking, then you need to fix all of them.

January 24, 2022

Week in Review: Triclosan and gut inflammation | Cuspies 2021 finalists | COVID-19 vaccine resistance

By Theresa Pablos

January 21, 2022

Triclosan may be linked to gastrointestinal disease

By Melissa Busch

Triclosan, an antimicrobial agent found in toothpaste and other oral care products, may be associated with a type of gut inflammation that induces chronic digestive diseases, according to a study published on January 10 in Nature Communications.

January 17, 2022

Pandemic linked to rise in blood pressure among U.S. adults

By Melissa Busch

In the U.S., adults experienced a significant spike in blood pressure during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a research letter published on December 6 in Circulation. The rise in blood pressure was observed even in those who did not get COVID-19.

December 8, 2021

PDS joins forces with American Diabetes Association

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental service organization Pacific Dental Services (PDS) is partnering with the American Diabetes Association on a campaign aimed at increasing awareness of the link between periodontal disease and diabetes.

November 18, 2021

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