Oral-Systemic Link: Page 26

Q&A with Dr. Sam Low on COVID-19 and inflammation, plus personalizing the oral-systemic link
By Kevin Henry
In a one-on-one interview, Dr. Sam Low chatted with DrBicuspid.com Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry about the importance of the oral-systemic link and personalizing it for each patient, as well as how COVID-19 is showing us why inflammation is one of the biggest issues the dental team must tackle with patients.
September 20, 2020
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Study shows link between periodontal disease and increased risk of colorectal cancer
By Tom Viola, RPh
A recent study published in Cancer Prevention Research indicates that periodontal disease is associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer. Previous studies have pointed to associations between periodontal disease and other types of cancer. Tom Viola, RPh, breaks down the information.
September 14, 2020
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Why throat cancer patients may fare better after robotic surgery
By Melissa Busch
Patients with early-stage mouth and throat cancer who undergo robotic surgery have better survival rates and receive less adjuvant chemoradiation than those who have nonrobotic surgery, according to a study published on August 20 in JAMA Oncology.
September 1, 2020
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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