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Nanoparticles to be developed to treat oral cancer

A lipid nanoparticles platform may treat oral squamous cell carcinoma by changing the genetic material of lymph nodes, according to research presented at the International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research.

April 1, 2024

New test may be better way to detect oral cancer

A new test may detect a germ-fighting protein associated with oral cancer, track precancerous lesions, and determine when a biopsy is necessary. The study was recently published in Cell Reports Medicine.

March 26, 2024

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Study tightens link between poor oral health and systemic health

By Melissa Busch

Patients who self-reported having poor oral health may be as likely as those already diagnosed with gum disease to have negative systemic health outcomes. The study was recently published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

March 14, 2024

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Study reveals mouthwash's role in managing type 2 diabetes

Gargling with mouthwash may hold significant promise in mitigating the incidence of periodontitis, as well as managing type 2 diabetes mellitus, according to a study published in Scientific Reports.

March 13, 2024

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Not-so-sweet news about the sweetener sorbitol

Sugar may be bad for teeth, but the low-calorie sweetener sorbitol, especially when it's combined with antibiotics and a high-fat diet, has its own downsides. The animal study recently was published in Cell.

March 12, 2024

What you need to know about gum disease and COPD

A periodontal disease pathogen promotes the activation of immune system cells that can exacerbate the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study recently published in mSystems.

February 6, 2024

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Woman develops endocarditis, stroke following tooth extraction

By Melissa Busch

A 54-year-old healthy woman was diagnosed with a rare case of infective endocarditis following an acute ischemic stroke five weeks after having a tooth extracted.

January 29, 2024

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Oral cancer detection with a stroke of a brush?

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry have created a diagnostic test kit that detects oral cancer early with a brush biopsy that can be done in a dental office, according to an article published by the university.

January 30, 2024

It’s not cheesy. An antimicrobial may treat oral cancer.

Researchers are conducting a clinical trial to determine whether an antimicrobial food additive found in cheese may be used to treat oral cell carcinoma, according to the University of California, Los Angeles School of Dentistry.

January 29, 2024

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Take Parkinson’s disease course for dental professionals

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Parkinson's Foundation is offering the free course “The Expert Care Experience: Role of Oral Health Professionals in Caring for People with Parkinson's” to dentists and dental staff.

January 24, 2024

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Study reveals causal association between brain, periodontitis

Gum disease affects the cortical structure of the brain, including the surficial area and cortical thickness, suggesting a connection and emphasizing the periodontal tissue-brain axis, according to a study published in the Journal of Periodontal Research.

January 11, 2024

BP check at dental clinic saves patient's life

A 65-year-old man attended a blood pressure (BP) clinic at a U.K. dental center and was later hospitalized for potentially lifesaving treatment for heart failure. The case report was published in the British Dental Journal.

December 19, 2023

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