Pathology: Page 6

Are periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis linked?
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
At first glance, periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis may not seem to have anything in common. However, periodontist Alvin Danenberg digs into the research and finds they may have more common ground than first thought.
September 12, 2017
2016 08 22 14 15 49 958 Danenberg Alvin 400
New products from CDA Presents 2017 in San Francisco
By Tony Edwards
SAN FRANCISCO - A highlight of the California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2017 meeting is the many new, useful, and interesting products on display in the exhibit hall. Here we bring you a look at some of the offerings from companies such as Air Techniques, Sikka Software, Zest Dental Solutions, and more.
August 24, 2017
2017 08 25 09 35 29 422 Cda 2017 Logo 400
Study: Saliva test may detect Zika virus
By Tony Edwards
With the transmission of the Zika virus a concern in 70 countries, including the U.S., an accurate, quick, and cost-effective test is needed to see if a patient has contracted the virus. A saliva-based test may be effective, and dentists may play a key role in the future surveillance and detection of the virus, according to a study and commentary published on August 21 in the Journal of Dental Research.
August 22, 2017
2017 08 22 16 12 42 302 Mosquito Zika 400
Does a drug holiday aid BRONJ patients undergoing surgery?
By Tony Edwards
In patients with bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ), what is the best treatment to prevent a relapse? While a so-called drug holiday is often recommended before BRONJ surgery, a new study finds that this discontinuation of the drug did not influence the likelihood of relapse but the type of surgery did.
July 24, 2017
2017 07 10 19 31 40 334 Salivary Glands 400
Can symptoms help identify certain oral mucosal lesions?
By Lori Roniger
What's the best way to determine the type of oral mucosal lesion a patient may have? Can symptoms such as xerostomia and differences in saliva help distinguish oral lichen planus, oral lichenoid lesions, and stomatitis in patients with or without contact allergies? Researchers sought to find out.
July 10, 2017
2017 07 10 19 31 40 334 Salivary Glands 400
Latest CE course focuses on sexually transmitted infections
By Tony Edwards
The newest continuing education (CE) course from Dr. Gregory Naylor focuses on what you need to know about sexually transmitted infections. This three-credit course discusses all aspects, including treatment, of these infections with an emphasis on their oral lesions and manifestations.
March 8, 2017
2016 09 23 13 47 40 375 Dr B Logo 400
Study: Dentin shows vitamin D deficiency of earlier civilizations
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers from Canada have discovered that tooth dentin is permanently altered when the body is deficient of vitamin D.
July 13, 2016
ADA 2015: Focus needed on hep C, infection control
By Donna Domino
Oral health professionals should focus on proper infection-control precautions and advise patients at higher risk for hepatitis C to get tested, including IV drug users and baby boomers, according to a presentation on viruses at the ADA 2015 meeting.
November 15, 2015
2015 11 06 10 42 06 595 Ada2015 200
ADA 2015: Diabetes, periodontitis, stroke link stressed
By Tony Edwards
Most of your patients may be unaware that they may have periodontal disease, but some patients may also be unaware that they have diabetes, according to a presentation at the recent ADA 2015 annual meeting.
November 12, 2015
2015 11 06 10 42 06 595 Ada2015 200
Study questions periodontitis-osteoporosis link
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Postmenopausal women, particularly those with osteoporosis, are at greater risk for tooth loss compared with the general population, according to a new multinational study. However, the authors found that the prevalence of periodontitis was not influenced by osteoporosis in these women.
November 4, 2015
2015 11 04 16 31 08 745 Woman Laughing 200
Study finds complexity in denture-related stomatitis
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Denture-related stomatitis is currently thought to be a candidal infection. However, a new study from Europe on the oral microbiome of denture wearers has found that the condition is more complex than originally thought, which may eventually change how you treat these patients.
October 1, 2015
2014 09 02 16 35 03 851 Dentures 200
Can caries onset be predicted in pediatric patients?
By Tony Edwards
What if there were a way to predict caries onset in seemingly healthy teeth in your pediatric patients before the caries developed? A new study in Cell Host & Microbe from researchers in China and San Diego might show a way to do just that.
September 24, 2015
2013 10 25 14 09 16 897 Boy Dental Exam 200
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