Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery: Page 118

$17 million study targets TMJ cause and cure

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Researchers at the University of Maryland Dental School have embarked on a seven-year, $17 million study of 3,400 study subjects with the goal of identifying the cause and effect of temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders (TMJD) -- and potentially develop a cure, the university announced.

January 29, 2009

Dentists' role in Sjögren's debated

By Laird Harrison

The average Sjögren's syndrome patient suffers for seven years before anyone figures out what's wrong. Part of the problem may be that too many dentists know too little about Sjögren's. Another part may be that experts disagree on the role general dentists should play in its treatment.

January 21, 2009

Coffee could aid in fight against oral cancer

By Rabia Mughal

A Japanese study has found that people who drink at least one cup of coffee a day may be at a lower risk for oral cancer compared to people who don't drink coffee at all.

January 18, 2009

OralDNA partners with Midwest Dental for perio testing

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

OralDNA Labs, a specialty diagnostics company that provides laboratory testing to the dental community, has reached an agreement to provide diagnostic testing for practices within Midwest Dental and its western division, Mountain Dental.

January 7, 2009

Study: Oral bisphosphonate risks higher than reported

By Rabia Mughal

A University of Southern California study found that the risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw in patients who have undergone oral bisphosphonate therapy could be higher than originally thought and that even short-term use can leave some patients vulnerable. But the makers of Fosamax argue the study is flawed.

January 1, 2009

Inflammation links periodontal and systemic diseases

By Rabia Mughal

Researchers have long been aware of the relationship between periodontal and systemic diseases such as atherosclerosis. Now they are looking into whether inflammation could be the reason behind it and what this could mean for the dental practice.

December 16, 2008

Study: Perio care lowers medical bills for diabetics

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A University of Michigan study has found that regular, nonsurgical periodontal services can lower medical costs for people with diabetes, according to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.

December 10, 2008

Study finds dentists missing Sjögren's diagnosis

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Sjögren's syndrome profoundly affects dental care, yet dentists may be overlooking the problem, according to the results of a study on the cover of this month's Journal of the American Dental Association.

December 8, 2008

Periodontal disease linked to metabolic syndrome

By Reuters Health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Dec 2 - In middle-aged adults, gum disease goes hand in hand with the metabolic syndrome, U.K. researchers report.

December 1, 2008

Gum disease tied to worse mental function

By Reuters Health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Dec 1 - People with gingivitis (gum disease) have worse mental function than their peers whose gums are in better shape, a new analysis of U.S. data shows.

November 30, 2008

Gum disease an indicator of cardiovascular disease risk

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Individuals reporting a history of periodontal disease were more likely to have increased levels of inflammation, a risk factor for heart disease, compared to those who reported no history of periodontal disease, according to a new study.

November 24, 2008

Study links herpesvirus with endodontic disease

By Rabia Mughal

Herpesviruses have long been considered the culprits behind many oral diseases. Now a new study has found a link between endodontic disease and the Epstein-Barr virus, a form of herpesvirus that is also a human pathogen.

November 23, 2008

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