Oral-Systemic Link: Page 4

Study reveals causal association between brain, periodontitis
By Ava Barros
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
Brain
BP check at dental clinic saves patient's life
By Ava Barros
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
Heart2
This numbing agent may kill HNC cells
By Ava Barros
The common dental numbing agent lidocaine triggers specific bitter taste receptors in the mouth that may ultimately lead to the death of head and neck cancer cells, according to a preclinical study recently published in Cell Reports.
December 5, 2023
Anesthetic Needle Vials
New dental paste to treat oral lesions comes to market
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
MidAmerica Pharmaceuticals’ dental paste, Kourzeq, will be available for the treatment of oral lesions, including canker sores, via telehealth consultations.
November 16, 2023
Kourzeq (triamcinolone acetonide dental paste USP, 0.1%). Image courtesy of MidAmerica Pharmaceuticals and BeyondMD.
Daily brushing could be good for heart health
By Amerigo Allegretto
Daily brushing and flossing not only lead to healthy gums and bright, shiny teeth, but they can protect one's heart, according to research published in the International Journal of Oral Science.
November 1, 2023
Gingipain released by P. gingivalis cleaves VAMP8, thereby inhibiting autophagy through preventing autophagosomes-lysosome fusion, which causes cardiac dysfunction. Image and caption courtesy of the department of cardiovascular medicine at Tokyo Medical Dental University.
Emory to study ties between periodontal disease, Alzheimer's risk
By Amerigo Allegretto
Emory University recently received a grant to study how the oral microbiome is tied to the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
October 30, 2023
Alzheimers Phases Amyloid (1)
Why now is the time to create a vaping policy at your dental practice
By Janice Janssen
With vaping among Gen Z on the rise and more of that generation coming into dental practices, how are you prepared to discuss vaping with your employees and patients?
October 25, 2023
Janice Janssen
Podcast: How dental professionals can help their patients with nicotine addiction
By Kevin Henry
With so many dental patients using nicotine and dental professionals educating their patients on the oral-systemic link, there are opportunities for education and help, says Sherri Warshaw, RDH.
October 13, 2023
Sherri Warshaw, RDH
Young users of e-cigarettes more likely to report chronic stress
By Amerigo Allegretto
Young people who vape are more than twice as likely to report experiencing chronic stress.
October 3, 2023
Vaping Teenager
Tooth loss tied to mortality, functional disability
By Amerigo Allegretto
Preventing tooth loss may be tied to reduced mortality and functional disability, according to findings published recently in the Journal of Prosthodontic Research.
October 2, 2023
Toothless Smile
Oral health tied to HNC survival
By Amerigo Allegretto
Better oral health is tied to increased survival from head and neck cancer (HNC).
September 28, 2023
Neck Exam Doctor
Dentists ignore ADA blood pressure guide, rarely defer treatment
By Melissa Busch
Dentists rarely adhered to ADA recommendations to defer treating patients who presented with elevated blood pressure levels, according to a study.
September 25, 2023
Blood Pressure
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