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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

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

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

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

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

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

Large review links poor gum health to cognitive decline

By Alex Dagostino

Poor periodontal health negatively impacts cognition, according to a noteworthy review that was published on September 9 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society that analyzed existing evidence concerning the effect of poor periodontal health on cognitive decline and dementia.

September 8, 2022

Something to gnaw on: Bruxism causes and solutions

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

We all clench or grind our teeth at times. We may do it when we're sleeping, or we may do it when we are awake. However, continuous bruxism should not go unchecked. Dr. Alvin Danenberg explores the causes and solutions for bruxism.

September 7, 2022

Antibiotics for root planing? It depends on clinician type

By Melissa Busch

About 30% of U.S. clinicians prescribe antibiotics to patients during scaling and root planing, but dentists and periodontists write prescriptions for different reasons, according to a study published on August 26 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

September 1, 2022

Panacea to offer banking services to AAP members

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Panacea Financial has partnered with the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) to offer banking services to the organization's 7,500 members.

August 31, 2022

Retrace cites study on deep fake tech helping predict disease

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A study by Retrace found that deep fake technology improves the diagnostic accuracy of artificial intelligence algorithms in identifying periodontal disease, the results of which were published in the August issue of the Journal of Dentistry.

August 25, 2022

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