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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

FAQs from social media: Sterilization pouches

By Sarah Stream, MPH

To keep patients and dental team members safe, Sarah Stream, MPH, CDA, discusses what should go in sterilization pouches, how to properly use them, and more.

January 10, 2024

Sarah Stream, MPH, CDA.

This oral care habit may brush off hospital-acquired pneumonia

Daily toothbrushing may be an inexpensive, effective way to decrease the rates of hospital-acquired pneumonia among patients, according to a study recently published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

January 8, 2024

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The shocking modern way Vikings took care of their teeth

Excavations at a cemetery in Sweden revealed that more than half of the Viking population had tooth decay, and these seafaring warriors attempted to treat their dental problems. This study recently was published in PLOS One.

January 4, 2024

Examination of Viking jaw and teeth. Image courtesy of Carolina Bertilsson, CC-BY 4.0.

Answering the most-asked questions from social media: Hand hygiene

By Sarah Stream, MPH

How can dental practices ensure they are keeping themselves and their patients safe? Sarah Stream, MPH, CDA, offers some advice and helpful hints.

January 3, 2024

Sarah Stream, MPH, CDA.

Dental disease likely led to man’s MRSA, spinal infection

By Melissa Busch

Imaging aided in diagnosing a man with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria and a spinal infection likely caused by dental disease.

January 2, 2024

(A) A CT scan with contrast shows the sagittal view of the man's endodontic and periodontal disease of the right teeth (red arrows). (B) A CT scan with contrast shows the sagittal view of the patient's periodontal disease of the left teeth (arrow). Images courtesy of Munoz et al. Licensed by CC BY 4.0.

Dentists can earn AHA tobacco treatment certification

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Heart Association (AHA) and the Association for the Treatment of Tobacco Use and Dependence are offering a tobacco treatment certification to medical professionals, including dentists.

December 27, 2023

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Top 5 dental hygiene articles of 2023

The importance of the oral-systemic link, knowing which patients should use mouthwash, and a life-threatening toothbrush accident were some of DrBicuspid's most read dental hygiene articles of 2023, as measured by reader views.

December 27, 2023

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1 in 3 dental professionals talk preventive care with patients

Consistent proactive dental care advice helps patients prioritize oral health and serves as a preventive approach to protect overall health, yet only 1 in 3 oral health professionals in the U.K. offer this advice, according to a survey.

December 20, 2023

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Researchers to tackle buprenorphine-related tooth problems

By Melissa Busch

Researchers were awarded $1.4 million to eliminate dental problems that have been linked with the opioid use disorder medication buprenorphine.

December 19, 2023

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

The biggest myth and misconception about dental lasers heading into 2024

We spoke with Dr. Russell Morrow to discuss why lasers should be a part of a dental practice in 2024 and beyond.

December 19, 2023

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