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Rheumatoid arthritis tied to more dental disorders
By Kate Madden Yee
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) show elevated frequency of dental visits, but also an increased incidence of dental disorders, according to a study published December 15 in BMC Oral Health. The disorders include dental caries, pulpitis, gingivitis, periodontitis, and oral ulceration.
December 19, 2022
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Gum disease may be a risk factor for alopecia
By Melissa Busch
Patients with periodontitis may be at a much greater risk of developing alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease characterized by hair loss, according to a study published on November 17 in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.
November 22, 2022
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The ins and outs of teeth whitening
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
Dr. Alvin Danenberg is often asked by his blog subscribers about the benefits and drawbacks of teeth whitening. He breaks down how whitening works, in-office and at-home options, and the disadvantages of teeth whitening.
November 8, 2022
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Researchers developing probe to rapidly detect gum disease
By Melissa Busch
Researchers from the University of Birmingham in the U.K. are developing a dental probe, which is believed to be the first of its kind, that can quickly identify periodontal disease and its severity from a saliva sample.
October 25, 2022
2017 07 07 13 34 02 577 Teeth Periodontal Disease 400
Dr. Low dishes on lasers, crown lengthening, and more
By Theresa Pablos
HOUSTON - Dr. Samuel Low spoke to DrBicuspid.com Editor-in-Chief Theresa Pablos about lasers for the treatment of periodontal conditions and crown lengthening, the topics of his two sold-out presentations at the 2022 ADA SmileCon meeting in Houston.
October 12, 2022
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Tooth loss increases risk of death in older adults
By Alex Dagostino
Oral health is tied to everything from Alzheimer's disease to arthritis, but the evidence on the association between the mouth and mortality is still lacking. Researchers analyzed the link between tooth loss and death in older adults in a study published recently in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
October 9, 2022
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Week in Review: Gum disease-inhibiting gel | Coverage for dental implants | A sedative that trumps midazolam
By Melissa Busch
September 23, 2022
New topical gel may suppress gum disease
By Melissa Busch
A newly developed topical gel that targets a major driver of periodontitis may prevent and treat gum disease, according to a new animal study published on September 20 in Cell Reports. Since no similar treatments exist, the gel could pave the way for a noninvasive, at-home gum disease treatment.
September 19, 2022
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Medication for anxiety, insomnia may help wounds heal
By Alex Dagostino
Diazepam, a medication that is commonly prescribed for patients with anxiety or insomnia, may aid in wound closure following a gingival graft, reports an article published on September 15 in the Journal of Dental Sciences.
September 19, 2022
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Put the mouth back in the body
By Alex Dagostino
As part of a presentation delivered on September 13 at the 231st Meeting of the National Advisory Dental and Craniofacial Research Council, a former dean of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine related two examples that stress the importance of a partnership between dentistry and medicine.
September 15, 2022
2022 09 16 15 47 7813 Professor Students 400
Gum disease bone loss linked to higher risk of death in men
By Melissa Busch
Increased alveolar bone loss due to periodontitis may be associated with a heightened risk of all-cause death, according to a large study that followed U.S. men for decades. The findings were published on September 12 in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.
September 13, 2022
2017 07 07 13 34 02 577 Teeth Periodontal Disease 400
Dr. Alvin Danenberg launches new book
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Alvin Danenberg's new book, Eat as if Your Life Depends on It!, launched September 9. Danenberg highlights the prevalence of gingivitis and periodontitis in the U.S. and describes the importance of a robust immune system to prevent chronic diseases, including periodontal disease and dental decay.
September 8, 2022
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