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Could nanotechnology ease orthodontic surgery?

By Lori Roniger

What if the invasiveness of orthodontic surgery could be supplanted by something kinder and gentler for patients with a severe malocclusion? Enter a novel developing technology that uses nanoparticles containing a deactivated form of collagenase to remodel oral tissue.

March 7, 2018

Study: NSAID before implant surgery reduces post-op pain

By Tony Edwards

Postoperative pain is a reason some patients avoid implant treatment. But would taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) 15 minutes before surgery reduce patients' pain afterward? Researchers put this theory to the test.

February 19, 2018

Review confirms link between perio disease and diabetes

By Theresa Pablos

A new systematic review further supports the link between periodontal disease and diabetes. Periodontal treatment moderately but significantly improved glycemic control in patients with diabetes, the authors found.

January 29, 2018

Study: Sleep apnea increases risk of stroke recurrence

By Tony Edwards

Stroke survivors who also have sleep apnea are more likely to experience another stroke or even die, according to study presented this week at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference. The researchers highlighted several risk factors in their presentation.

January 25, 2018

Study: Periodontal disease increases stroke damage

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Chronic periodontitis can increase the damage from an ischemic stroke, according to a small animal study presented this week at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference in Los Angeles.

January 24, 2018

Regular dental care linked to reduced stroke incidence

By Theresa Pablos

Regular dental care may be able to significantly lower patients' stroke risk, according to a January 15 study published in the journal Stroke. This research furthers the scientific evidence that cardiovascular health is deeply connected to oral health.

January 22, 2018

3D Systems, Stryker partner for personalized surgery

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Orthopedic device firm Stryker and 3D printing company 3D Systems have inked an exclusive distribution agreement for virtual surgical planning and anatomical models for craniomaxillofacial applications.

January 17, 2018

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

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

5 things to know before buying an intraoral scanner

By Theresa Pablos

Intraoral scanners are increasingly becoming part of the dental workflow, and for good reason. These versatile devices have been shown to both please patients and save practices time and money, according to a new review.

January 4, 2018

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

Top 5 columns from fall 2017

By Tony Edwards

DrBicuspid.com takes a look back at the five most-read columns and practice management articles from fall 2017, as measured by page views. These columns focus on a wide variety of topics, from legal cases to teeth whitening to overprescription of antibiotics.

December 21, 2017

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