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Perio treatment mix helps lower glucose levels

By Melissa Busch

It can be difficult to find an effective treatment regimen to help patients with both chronic periodontitis and type 2 diabetes. Researchers conducted a review and found that a combination of three treatments, including scaling and root planing, was most effective in reducing blood glucose levels.

August 7, 2019

Can natural oils help maintain enamel in postcancer patients?

By Tony Edwards

Maintaining enamel hardness is a concern when patients undergo radiation therapy. Researchers wanted to see if natural compounds such as coconut oil, vitamin E oil, and curcumin helped during after-cancer treatment.

July 21, 2019

Sugary beverages linked to higher cancer risk

By Theresa Pablos

Drinking sugary beverages may be associated with an increased risk of cancer, according to the findings of a study published in BMJ on July 10. The evidence suggests sugary drinks, including 100% fruit juice, may contribute to the overall cancer rate.

July 11, 2019

New analysis shows long-term impact of HPV vaccination

By Tony Edwards

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programs can substantially reduce the number of infections in girls and women, researchers report in a new study published in Lancet. Their analysis suggests vaccination programs are working.

June 26, 2019

Poor oral health linked to increased risk of liver cancer

By Tony Edwards

Poor oral health is associated with an increased risk of the most common form of liver cancer, according to a new study published online June 17. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 470,000 patients and found that poor oral health was linked to an increased risk of hepatocellular carcinoma.

June 18, 2019

Periodontal disease linked to prediabetes, puberty

By Theresa Pablos

Periodontal health may be related to everything from prediabetes to puberty. Researchers who evaluated some of these connections presented their findings at the American Diabetes Association's Scientific Sessions in San Francisco.

June 11, 2019

DentalOne Partners teams with Forward Science

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental service organization DentalOne Partners has announced a partnership with biotechnology company Forward Science to offer oral cancer screenings with its OralID product for patients.

June 11, 2019

Study links glucose disorders and perio disease

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Patients with undetected glucose disorders (dysglycemia) have a higher risk of both periodontitis and myocardial infarction, according to a study published June 10 in Diabetes Care.

June 9, 2019

New studies focus on diabetes link with perio disease

By Tony Edwards

New research on the relationship between periodontal disease and diabetes was presented on June 8 and 9 at the American Diabetes Association's Scientific Sessions in San Francisco.

June 9, 2019

The personalized revolution is coming

By Theresa Pablos

Personalized healthcare will change how dentists approach patient intake and treatment. Dr. Dennis Abbott spoke about the topic and its long-term impact at the California Dental Association's CDA Presents meeting in Anaheim, CA.

May 20, 2019

4 ways to promote heart health at your office

By Theresa Pablos

It's time for the dental office to be proactive about heart health, according to Karen Davis, RDH. Davis spoke about how dental teams can promote cardiovascular wellness at the 2019 California Dental Association's CDA Presents meeting in Anaheim, CA.

May 19, 2019

Second Opinion: 3 failures of dentistry

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg writes that dentists positively contribute to the health of our patients in many ways. In this Second Opinion, however, he details his ideas about how dentists and dentistry, as a whole, fall short in some key areas and how to address these shortcomings.

May 13, 2019

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