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Diabetes, tooth loss worsen cognitive decline

By Kate Madden Yee

People who have both diabetes and tooth loss are at risk of a worse and faster cognitive decline as they age, according to a study published on March 12 in the Journal of Dental Research.

March 14, 2023

Study finds link between periodontitis, arthritis

By Kate Madden Yee

A team of researchers has reported a link between periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups, furthering research that could lead to therapies for the two conditions, according to a study published in Science Translational Medicine.

March 13, 2023

Is gum disease linked to atrial fibrillation?

By Will Morton

Researchers at Newcastle Dental Hospital in Tyne, England, will check patients to see if there is a link between gum disease and a heart condition called atrial fibrillation, according to ITV News.

March 8, 2023

How to replicate a natural smile with a digital workflow

By Melissa Busch

By combining a digital workflow and shell technique, CAD/CAM restorations can be created with the form and texture of natural teeth, resulting in an authentic-looking smile, according to a case report published in the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry.

March 6, 2023

Manuka honey may have sweet effect on implant bone healing

By Will Morton

Soaking collagen scaffolds in manuka honey could increase their ability to produce minerals and promote osteogenesis, yet the scaffolds offer little resistance to bacterial infection, according to researchers.

February 28, 2023

Study to explore links between chewing, gum disease, and aging

By Amerigo Allegretto

Researchers from Marquette University in Milwaukee will study how aging and periodontal disease affect the connective tissue that absorbs the pressure of chewing.

February 27, 2023

Oral bacteria may increase heart disease risk

By Will Morton

Infection with a common bacteria linked with periodontal disease, oral cancers, and bad breath may cause a slight increase in the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a study published on February 14 in eLife.

February 22, 2023

Dencept acquires, relaunches Beckmer Products' devices

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental solutions provider Dencept Dental has acquired the licensing, manufacturing, and distribution rights for Beckmer Products' portfolio of dental tools.

February 21, 2023

Researchers develop cytokine score for gum inflammation

By Will Morton

A new scoring method based on cytokine levels in saliva could help dentists determine how well patients respond to treatments for gum disease, according to researchers at the New York University College of Dentistry.

February 20, 2023

17th century aristocrat perfected smile with gold wires

By Kate Madden Yee

Archaeologists used imaging to discover how a 17th century aristocratic woman stabilized her loose teeth using gold wires -- a solution that, although innovative at the time, likely made her condition worse, according to a report published on February 6 by Live Science.

February 6, 2023

Smoking has a serious negative impact on periodontitis treatment

By Kate Madden Yee

Smoking has a serious negative impact on periodontitis treatment, according to a study published by Danish researchers in the Journal of Dental Research. Heavy smokers with severe inflammation may have no benefit from periodontal therapy, the research found.

February 5, 2023

Week in Review: Congrats to the 2023 Cuspies winners | Best and worst states for dental health | New links for oral health, brain health

By Theresa Pablos

February 3, 2023

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