Oral-Systemic Link: Page 27

FDA seeks help to prevent vaping-related lung injuries

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a public call for more information to help prevent future vaping-related injuries. The agency is asking for information on substances used by vapers and ways to make vaping products tamper-proof.

February 13, 2020

Regular dental care may help prevent strokes

By Theresa Pablos

Gum disease treatment may help prevent hardening of the arteries and maybe even major strokes, according to two new research studies being presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2020.

February 11, 2020

No butts about it: Used cigarettes emit toxins, study finds

By Melissa Busch

Used cigarette butts, even those that are cold to the touch, may emit the equivalent of 14% of the nicotine that actively burning cigarettes give off, according to a recent study published in Indoor Air.

February 9, 2020

Sugar substitutes lead to long-term changes in rats

By Theresa Pablos

Sugar substitutes, such as aspartame and stevia, may have long-lasting effects on the brain and gut. New research published in BMJ found that rats with in-utero exposure to low-calorie sweeteners had altered insulin sensitivity, gut bacteria, body weight, and even dopamine pathways.

February 6, 2020

Eat to improve overall heath, including mouth health

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

A breakfast sandwich with egg and processed cheese, a glass of juice, and a donut may sound delicious, but it's far from healthy, according to Dr. Alvin Danenberg. Eating this way will damage your gut bacteria and change the bacteria and acid levels in your mouth, putting you on the road to gum disease and tooth decay. He shares better options for both your overall and mouth health.

February 2, 2020

Leveling up on the oral-systemic link

By Dr. David Rice

Let's talk about the oral-systemic link. We've been working on it in dentistry for decades now, but we still have a tremendous and untapped opportunity happening in dental practices all over the world, writes Dr. David Rice. He explains what this opportunity is and what dentists need to do to help patients and the medical community.

January 27, 2020

Most lung vaping cases linked to informal sources of THC

By Melissa Busch

The recent outbreak of lung disease linked to vaping appears to be most prevalent in people who vaped THC-containing products obtained from informal sources, such as family, dealers, and online, according to a new report released on January 14 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

January 20, 2020

Report: Smoking costs add up in healthcare tally

By Tony Edwards

Smoking costs more than $300 billion each year in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But which U.S. states bear the brunt of these costs? Personal finance website WalletHub ran the data and found that Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York had the highest total annual costs per adult smoker.

January 15, 2020

JADA: Fla. lags in oral cancer prevention, HPV vaccinations

By Theresa Pablos

Florida is lagging behind the U.S. as a whole for oral cancer prevention, according to the findings of a new Journal of the American Dental Association study. Floridians have a higher incidence of oropharyngeal cancer, and they're less likely to get vaccinated against HPV.

January 8, 2020

Returning to work may offer benefit for oral cancer patients

By Tony Edwards

Returning to work may have a positive effect on the survival rates of patients diagnosed with oral cancer, according to a new study. The benefit may be due to higher income, increased physical activity, and better emotional status, the authors noted.

January 6, 2020

One dose of HPV vaccine may be enough to fend off cancer

By Melissa Busch

A single dose of the HPV vaccine may be as effective at protecting against cervical cancer as the recommended two or three doses, according to a new study published online on December 27 in JAMA Network Open.

January 5, 2020

Podcast: What to know about vaping in 2020

By Kevin Henry

As we enter into a new decade, one recent trend continues to make its mark: vaping. But what does this mean for dental practices? How should they talk to their patients about the effects of vaping? In this podcast, dental pharmacology expert Tom Viola, RPh, discusses some simple ways that dental professionals can address the issue of vaping with their patients.

January 1, 2020

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