Pathology: Page 5

Certain oral bacteria may help prevent head and neck cancer
By Lori Roniger
Can maintaining a healthy oral microbiome reduce the risk of head and neck cancer? Since research suggests a relationship between oral bacteria and these types of cancer, investigators examined whether pre-existing differences exist between the oral bacteria of people who develop these often fatal cancers and those who don't.
January 16, 2018
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Periodontal pathogens linked to esophageal cancer risk
By Lori Roniger
A new study adds to existing evidence that maintaining better oral health can reduce the risk of cancer. Researchers identified links between certain periodontal pathogens and the risk of esophageal cancers, findings which could advance strategies for the early detection and prevention of these malignancies.
January 9, 2018
2018 01 09 22 19 8339 Cancer Cell 400
The domino effect of disease: The mouth and bowel disease
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
Periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg tells his patients that onset and progression of disease are like dominoes, lined up in a pattern and falling one by one once put in motion. One example may be the cause of, and relief from, inflammatory bowel disease.
December 26, 2017
2016 08 22 14 15 49 958 Danenberg Alvin 400
Top 5 news stories from fall 2017
By Tony Edwards
DrBicuspid.com takes a look back at the most-read news and clinical articles from fall 2017, as measured by page views. The most popular article was our coverage of the newly issued high blood pressure guidelines, followed by a report on antibiotic use by dentists.
December 21, 2017
2016 12 28 17 05 57 851 Top 5 400
Periodontal treatment could reduce gastric cancer risk
By Lori Roniger
Can failing to floss regularly increase your patients' risk of gastric cancer? A new study investigated the relationship between the presence of precancerous gastric lesions and factors such as oral hygiene habits and periodontal pathogen colonization.
December 20, 2017
2017 07 07 13 34 02 577 Teeth Periodontal Disease 400
Does perio treatment benefit cardiovascular disease patients?
By Lori Roniger
Periodontal treatment is beneficial for patients with cardiovascular disease, right? Not so fast. A systematic review of high-quality research on the topic found scarce evidence that it could prevent cardiovascular disease recurrence and no proof of the therapy's effectiveness for primary prevention.
December 6, 2017
2017 12 06 20 14 8607 Heart Scan 400
5 questions patients ask about gum disease
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
Periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg receives questions from patients all over the world about gum disease. While patients' specific conditions vary, in general the conversations seem to revolve around these five questions. How do you address these patient questions?
December 5, 2017
2016 08 22 14 15 49 958 Danenberg Alvin 400
Perio treatment has hidden benefit for diabetes patients
By Theresa Pablos
Nonsurgical periodontal treatment may positively impact the lives of patients with diabetes, even when it does not directly improve diabetes indicators. The findings come from a new study investigating the effects of scaling and root planing on patients with type 2 diabetes.
December 5, 2017
2017 07 07 13 34 02 577 Teeth Periodontal Disease 400
Which carious pathogens are in your patients' mouths?
By Tony Edwards
Would telling your patients that carious pathogens are lurking between their teeth spur them to take brushing and flossing more seriously? The first study to measure the presence of specific bacteria and fungus in interdental biofilms may allow you to do just that.
October 23, 2017
2016 08 03 14 14 54 148 Tooth Caries 400
Antibiotic prescription by dentists linked to serious infection
By Lori Roniger
Antibiotics prescribed by dentists may be adding to the growing problem of Clostridium difficile infection, which can cause severe diarrhea and death. Researchers have found that many of these prescriptions are unnecessary or not recorded in medical charts, and they recommend improved awareness of prescribing guidelines and communication about prescriptions.
October 11, 2017
2016 10 06 15 22 02 163 Bottle Pills 400
NIDCR names recipients of $1M per year long-term awards
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has awarded four researchers approximately $1 million per year for projects focused on deepening understanding of dental, oral, and craniofacial diseases and conditions.
October 8, 2017
Study explores link between periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis
By Lori Roniger
Periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis are both chronic inflammatory diseases and share other similarities. But is there a causative relationship? A new study examines the evidence.
September 25, 2017
2017 07 07 13 34 02 577 Teeth Periodontal Disease 400
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