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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery: Page 27
47 new genes linked to dental diseases
By
Theresa Pablos
An international team of researchers has identified dozens of new genes associated with oral health and dental diseases. Their findings suggest many dental traits are heritable.
July 10, 2019
Study finds common oral surgeries aren't profitable
By
Theresa Pablos
Some common oral surgery procedures are not profitable, according to a study published in the
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
. Without sedation, oral and maxillofacial surgeons can lose hundreds of dollars for popular procedures, including routine and surgical extractions.
July 2, 2019
New analysis shows long-term impact of HPV vaccination
By
Tony Edwards
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programs can substantially reduce the number of infections in girls and women, researchers report in a new study published in
Lancet
. Their analysis suggests vaccination programs are working.
June 26, 2019
Imaging study finds OSA patients at risk for heart disease
By
Tony Edwards
A new study offers another reason to screen your patients for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Patients with severe OSA have a greater risk for cardiovascular disease, according to research presented at this week's Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging annual meeting.
June 25, 2019
WVU to study lung disease prevention in dentistry
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The West Virginia University (WVU) School of Dentistry has announced it will be conducting a new study on how dental professionals come into contact with vapors, gases, and airborne dusts that may cause lung disease and also ways to prevent it.
June 13, 2019
Study links glucose disorders and perio disease
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Patients with undetected glucose disorders (dysglycemia) have a higher risk of both periodontitis and myocardial infarction, according to a study published June 10 in
Diabetes Care
.
June 9, 2019
New products: Geistlich adds 2 collagen matrix sizes
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Geistlich Biomaterials has introduced two new sizes of its collagen matrix used in soft-tissue augmentation procedures.
May 29, 2019
The personalized revolution is coming
By
Theresa Pablos
Personalized healthcare will change how dentists approach patient intake and treatment. Dr. Dennis Abbott spoke about the topic and its long-term impact at the California Dental Association's CDA Presents meeting in Anaheim, CA.
May 20, 2019
Survey results suggest link between RA patients and perio disease
By
Tony Edwards
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and periodontal disease are both inflammatory, chronic, and progressive, but is there a link between the two? Researchers surveyed hundreds of patients with RA to find out.
May 16, 2019
Which type of implant-supported crown abutment is best?
By
Lori Roniger
Aluminum, titanium, zirconium, or gold: Which is the best for abutments for implant-supported single crowns? To find out, investigators analyzed previous research, examining survival rates and results for marginal bone loss and discoloration of peri-implant soft tissue for these abutment types.
May 2, 2019
Dentists can aid in detecting signs of domestic violence
By
Tony Edwards
Up to 75% of head and neck trauma associated with domestic violence includes an oral injury. This means dentists could be the first healthcare providers able to identify and report evidence of domestic assault, according to a recent article.
May 1, 2019
Results mixed for cold therapy after tooth extraction
By
Theresa Pablos
Can cold therapy help patients after third-molar surgery? The results of a recent scientific review are mixed. While cold may be helpful for managing swelling, its other benefits are questionable.
April 18, 2019
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