Periodontics: Page 113

Small molecule plays key role in preventing periodontitis
By Rosemary Frei, MSc
Scientists are discovering that a small protein named developmental endothelial locus 1 can arrest the processes that lead to runaway oral inflammation and periodontitis, particularly in the elderly.
March 25, 2012
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CPC mouth rinse reduces periodontitis in pregnant women
By Rabia Mughal
TAMPA, Fla. - An alcohol-free mouthwash containing Cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) decreased gingival inflammation and periodontal disease in pregnant women, according to a poster presentation at the American Association for Dental Research annual meeting.
March 22, 2012
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Perio therapy reduces medical costs for diabetes patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Medical costs are lower for people with diabetes who receive treatment for periodontal disease, according to a study presented today at the American Association for Dental Research annual meeting.
March 22, 2012
More U.S. states consider expanding hygienists' duties
By Donna Domino, Kathy Kincade
What hygienists are allowed to do and where they are allowed to do it would change in a number of ways under proposed bills being considered by states across the U.S. The debate heated up last week in Connecticut during a hearing before the state Public Health Committee.
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Survey: Most U.K. adults neglect oral hygiene
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
New figures from the U.K.'s Adult Dental Health survey find that only 31% of respondents use mouthwash, 22% regularly floss, and only 42% use a toothbrush and toothpaste.
March 20, 2012
NIH gives U.K. group $2.1M for C. albicans research
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Howard Jenkinson, PhD, professor of oral microbiology and head of research for the School of Oral and Dental Sciences at the University of Bristol, has been awarded a $2.1 million, five-year program renewal from the NIH.
March 19, 2012
Study: Periodontitis linked to erectile dysfunction
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new study in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology has confirmed an association between chronic periodontitis (CP) and erectile dysfunction (ED).
March 19, 2012
ADA accepting applications for Harris grants
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA Foundation is accepting applications for the Samuel Harris Fund for Children's Dental Health Grant from nonprofit organizations and government agencies that sponsor education programs for mothers and caregivers.
March 19, 2012
Study: Bacteria found on 70% of dental bib holders
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Inconsistent sterilization of dental bib holders resulted in a bacterial load of 70%, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Witten/Herdecke in Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
March 18, 2012
Oral health critical for congenital heart disease patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Poor dental hygiene behaviors in patients with congenital heart disease increases their risk of endocarditis, according to research presented at the 12th Annual Spring Meeting on Cardiovascular Nursing.
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AAP executive director to retire
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Alice DeForest, executive director of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), is retiring after 26 years of service.
March 15, 2012
Grant to help Md. study dental program effectiveness
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has received a $39,770 grant from the American Public Health Association to study the success of the 2008 Public Health Dental Hygiene Act.
March 15, 2012
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