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Does periodontal disease cause systemic disease?
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
What might seem to be a simple question with a direct answer has many shades of gray, according to periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg. While periodontal disease is a focus of infection around the teeth, it has its origin in an area that is remote from the mouth, he writes in his latest column.
April 30, 2019
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New poster stresses need for more e-cigarette research
By Philip Ward
Another warning about the potentially harmful effects of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) has been issued. A new poster from a prestigious European conference details what is contained in e-cigarettes, and the authors urge more research on this subject.
April 29, 2019
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Kids' dental diseases linked to later cardio trouble
By Theresa Pablos
Experiencing dental disease as a child may be an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease later in life, according to the findings of a long-term study published on April 26. The study findings cast doubt on the arbitrary divide between oral health and overall health, experts noted.
April 26, 2019
2017 12 06 20 14 8607 Heart Scan 400
Can a mouthwash relieve oral mucositis pain?
By Tony Edwards
More than 80% of patients with head and neck cancer develop painful oral mucositis during radiation treatment. Researchers compared two frequently used mouthwashes with a placebo mouthwash to measure the pain relief they provided.
April 17, 2019
2017 01 10 17 09 31 816 Mouthwash Man 400
Poor oral health increases pancreatic cancer risk for black women
By Tony Edwards
Poor oral health is associated with an increased risk of pancreatic cancer, according to a long-term study that included almost 60,000 African-American women. Periodontal disease also was a risk factor, as with women with this condition were 77% more likely to have been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
March 27, 2019
2018 01 09 22 19 8339 Cancer Cell 400
Mouth ulcers linked to inflammatory diseases, depression
By Theresa Pablos
Mouth ulcers may be closely linked to seemingly unrelated physical and psychological conditions, a new study has found. Genetic variants associated with canker sores are also related to inflammatory diseases and depressive symptoms.
March 25, 2019
2017 09 11 22 01 5543 Woman Pain 400
FDA commissioner resigns
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Scott Gottlieb, MD, has resigned as the commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
March 4, 2019
Regular NSAID use may increase some HNC survival rates
By Tony Edwards
Regular use of aspirin or another nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) pain medication may increase the survival rates for certain head and neck cancer (HNC) patients, according to a new study. However, researchers caution that there are no specific regimen recommendations at this time.
January 31, 2019
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Liquid medications pose risk for cancer patients' oral health
By Jill Meyer-Lippert, RDH
Patients receiving treatment for cancer face many obstacles, including possible damage to their oral health from the sucrose in the liquid medications they take. Dental hygienist Jill Meyer-Lippert shares some practical advice for helping these patients maintain and improve their oral health.
January 29, 2019
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Why do our kids have tooth decay?
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
It's a question dentists and hygienists hear every day whether they are in the office or not: Why do our kids have so much tooth decay? Periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg writes that the roots of the issue are nutrition and activity.
December 11, 2018
2016 08 22 14 15 49 958 Danenberg Alvin 400
CDC: Number of U.S. adult smokers hits record low
By Theresa Pablos
Although teen tobacco use is on the rise, the number of U.S. adults who smoke cigarettes has reached a record low, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, about 1 in 5 U.S. adults still uses tobacco products.
November 26, 2018
2016 11 14 17 08 22 202 Cigarette Smoking 400
How do you get low-income smokers to go to the dentist?
By Lori Roniger
Smokers have an increased risk of oral disease but use dental healthcare at lower rates than nonsmokers, so researchers sought to understand the factors affecting dental care use in low-income smokers. They found that the issues involved went beyond cost to characteristics such as motivation and self-efficacy.
November 19, 2018
2016 11 14 17 08 22 202 Cigarette Smoking 400
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