Oral-Systemic Link: Page 26

Ortek debuts new device that detects cavitated lesions
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Ortek Therapeutics has unveiled a new electronic caries detection device, Ortek-ECD.
May 14, 2020
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Brain infected with periodontal disease bacteria shows Alzheimer's signs
By Melissa Busch
Porphyromonas gingivalis, the main pathogen that causes chronic periodontitis, can invade the brain, triggering symptoms characteristic of Alzheimer's disease, according to a study published online on May 5 in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.
May 14, 2020
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Mouthguard may detect early signs of caries, periodontitis
By Melissa Busch
A wearable, fluorescent mouthguard can detect early signs of tooth decay and periodontitis by ferreting out the secretions of volatile sulfur compounds in the oral cavity, according to a recent study published online in Advanced Materials.
May 11, 2020
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Antibiotics alter how brains of rats react to opioids
By Theresa Pablos
New research shows that antibiotics may change how the gut-brain connection works in rats dependent on opioids. The use of antibiotics altered the way the rats' brains responded to opioid use and withdrawal, according to the findings of a study published on April 27 in ENeuro.
May 7, 2020
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Senate pushes for oral cancer drugs in next COVID-19 bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A bipartisan group of senators led by Tina Smith is urging congressional leadership to ensure the next coronavirus relief package includes oral cancer drug coverage.
April 26, 2020
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Your gut may crave sugar more than your taste buds
By Theresa Pablos
Sugar cravings may be driven by more than just taste buds, according to a study published on April 15 in Nature. Researchers discovered sugar activated the brains of mice -- even when it was deposited straight into their guts.
April 23, 2020
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AHA financially backs youth vaping study
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Heart Association (AHA) has allocated approximately $17 million to study the health effects of e-cigarettes and other nicotine delivery products on youth and young adults.
April 21, 2020
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NYU awarded $2.2M NIH oral cancer research grant
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A researcher from the New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry has received a $2.2 million, five-year grant from one of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) for research on oral cancer progression and pain.
April 15, 2020
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OralDNA Labs launches PCR test for novel coronavirus
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental testing specialist OralDNA Labs has rolled out a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay for SARS-CoV-2 from its OraRisk line of salivary diagnostics.
April 14, 2020
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South Korea to change images on cigarette packs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
South Korea is about to revise the graphic warning images on cigarette packs to discourage people from smoking, according to the Ministry of Health and Welfare.
April 13, 2020
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New oral-systemic health documentary series released
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new seven-part documentary series on Well.org explores the link between oral health and overall health.
April 8, 2020
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'Game of Thrones' direwolf dies from mouth cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A "Game of Thrones" direwolf named Odin died on March 26 of complications due to mouth cancer, according to a Mashable report after Odin's family announced the death on Instagram. He was 10 years old.
March 29, 2020
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