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Hypertension and tooth loss: Which one is the cause?
By Alex Dagostino
The relationship between tooth loss and hypertension may be bidirectional, according to a study published June 2 in the Journal of Dentistry. Because of a lack of unanimity in the literature, researchers conducted the study to examine the association between the two conditions.
June 8, 2022
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The evolutionary significance of a kiss
By Alex Dagostino
Have you ever wondered what's in a kiss? Research suggests that kissing may have broader evolutionary significance than social and romantic implications. The article was published in the June edition of the Journal of the American Dental Association.
June 5, 2022
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Technology Focus: Hands-on with Premier's 4-in-1 oral care system
By Theresa Pablos
In DrBicuspid.com's Technology Focus video series, Premier Dental President and CEO Julie Charlestein provides an overview of the Izzo 4-in-1 teeth cleaning kit.
June 2, 2022
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What factors contribute to halitosis in elderly patients?
By Alex Dagostino
Older adults are more susceptible to chronic oral health concerns, including caries, periodontal disease, and halitosis. Researchers evaluated the prevalence of halitosis and associated factors among older adults in a new study published May 25 in the Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research.
May 30, 2022
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Save Your Tooth Month Q&A with Dr. Samuel Low
By Dr. Samuel Low
May is Save Your Tooth Month, which serves as an annual reminder about the importance of keeping teeth and gums healthy. To mark the occasion, Dr. Samuel Low, a periodontology expert and chief dental officer of Biolase, answered questions about helping dental patients keep their teeth.
May 12, 2022
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Does dentistry need to shake up its approach to gum disease?
By Melissa Busch
Identifying patients at greater risk of having active and progressing periodontal disease remains challenging, so it may be time for a new approach, according to a commentary published on May 4 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
May 9, 2022
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Woman develops air in skull after debridement procedure
By Melissa Busch
A 62-year-old woman developed a life-threatening presence of air within her skull when a dental clinic used an air-polishing device to perform submucosal debridement to treat her peri-implantitis lesion, according to a case report published May 3 in Clinical and Experimental Dental Research.
May 5, 2022
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Are antibiotics needed for gum disease? A $2.4M trial will find out
By Melissa Busch
A $2.4 million grant from the U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research will conduct a clinical trial that explores the use of antibiotics in combination with other therapies to treat periodontal disease.
May 2, 2022
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Periodontal disease tied to heart attack outcomes
By Hannah Welk
People with periodontal disease are at increased risk of hospitalization due to a heart attack. But those with active periodontal treatment are more likely to adhere to postacute care visits, according to a study published April 20 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
May 1, 2022
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Why our ancestors had healthy mouths without flossing
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
Our primal ancestors never brushed their teeth with commercial toothpaste or flossed with string. But they also generally had healthy mouths. Dr. Alvin Danenberg explores the science to help explain why both of these statements can be true.
April 27, 2022
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Gut bacteria trigger loss of tooth-supporting bone in mice
By The U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
A recent study challenges the notion that oral microbes solely regulate bone loss in the mouth. The findings show gut bacteria appear to maintain alveolar bone, opening the possibility that interventions aimed at the gut may also support oral health.
April 19, 2022
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Dental Dose: The new AHA infective endocarditis guidelines
By Theresa Pablos
Last spring, the American Heart Association (AHA) changed its guidance regarding the use of antibiotic agents to help prevent infective endocarditis following dental procedures. Tom Viola shares what you need to know on the latest episode of Dental Dose.
April 14, 2022
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