Oral-Systemic Link: Page 24

Study finds vaping leads to increased COVID-19 risk among teens, young adults
By Tom Viola, RPh
A recent study found that vaping is linked to a substantially increased risk of COVID-19 among teenagers and young adults. The study, led by researchers at Stanford University, showed that young people who vaped were five times more likely to be diagnosed with COVID-19 than those who didn't vape.
August 24, 2020
2017 10 18 00 35 2147 Viola Tom 2017 400
NYU Dentistry receives $2.4M grant to study inflammation in aging
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. National Institute on Aging has awarded a $2.4 million grant to researchers at New York University College of Dentistry (NYU Dentistry). The five-year grant will be used to explore age-related, chronic, low-grade inflammation and changes in the gut microbiome.
August 20, 2020
2020 08 21 17 35 6027 Patient Elderly Woman 400
Dementia, mild cognitive decline linked to gum disease
By Melissa Busch
Dementia and mild cognitive impairment may be linked to periodontal disease, specifically the type of gum damage that results in tooth loss, according to a study published online July 29 in Neurology.
August 2, 2020
2020 07 31 17 52 6902 Brain Puzzle Dementia 400
Podcast: COVID-19, the oral-systemic link, and the medical history form
By Kevin Henry
In this podcast, we talk to Tom Viola, RPh, who battled COVID-19 earlier this year. With his perspective and knowledge of pharmacology, we talk about COVID-19's impact on dentistry, the importance of the medical history form, the oral-systemic link, and many topics in between.
August 2, 2020
2017 10 18 00 35 2147 Viola Tom 2017 400
Aspen Dental, Forward Science ink OralID agreement
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Aspen Dental and Forward Science have signed an agreement that will allow Aspen to make available Forward Science's OralID oral cancer screening device to its 830 branded dental offices.
July 26, 2020
2020 07 21 15 42 4107 Handshake Meeting 400
Reduced immunity, not HIV alone, ups caries risk in kids
By Melissa Busch
HIV on its own does not increase the risk of children getting caries. Instead, a weakened immune system, stemming from other diseases, affects cavity prevalence, according to a study published on July 2 in Scientific Reports.
July 21, 2020
2020 07 21 15 41 5665 Lab Hiv Test 400
Study shows cigarette sales declining quickly in U.K.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The sale of cigarettes declined rapidly in the U.K. after the country introduced standardized packaging and stricter tax measures, according to the findings of a study published on July 13 in Tobacco Control.
July 12, 2020
2016 11 14 17 08 22 202 Cigarette Smoking 400
Podcast: What one Colo. man wants everyone to know about HPV
By Kevin Henry
In this podcast, we sit down with Jay Middleton, an avid biker who recently learned he has cancer resulting from HPV. He talks about his diagnosis, how it's changed things at his dental practice, and the one thing he has begun to champion about fighting this disease.
July 9, 2020
2018 01 18 23 26 2866 Hpv 400
FDA approves HPV prevention tag for Gardasil
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved labeling for Gardasil 9, an HPV vaccine, stating that it prevents oropharyngeal and other head and neck cancers caused by the virus.
July 5, 2020
2018 01 18 23 26 2866 Hpv 400
More young adults in Calif. vape, use marijuana
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Vaping and marijuana use spiked dramatically in California between 2017 and 2018 among young adults, specifically those who are underage, according to a new study.
June 30, 2020
2019 12 16 22 15 2940 Vaping E Cigarette Woman 400
A lesson the dental industry should learn from COVID-19
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
As patients become more educated about health, longevity, and the importance of a robust immune system, they will demand healthcare professionals to guide them in their decisions. With that in mind, Dr. Alvin Danenberg believes this is the time for dentistry to truly understand the interrelationships between the mouth and the rest of the body.
June 29, 2020
2016 08 22 14 15 49 958 Danenberg Alvin 400
Scientists to develop pain-free device to detect oral cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Medical products developer Zilico and the University of Sheffield in the U.K. are developing a pain-free, noninvasive, instantaneous method to detect oral cancer.
June 28, 2020
2018 01 09 22 19 8339 Cancer Cell 400
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