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My jaw pain is killing me: 10 causes and treatments

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Jonathan showed up in Dr. Alvin Danenberg's office complaining of severe pain in his tooth, jaw muscles, and jaw joint. At first Danenberg suspected a failing root canal, but further investigation revealed something more. He explains common causes of jaw pain and how he cured Jonathan's.

February 22, 2022

Evidence suggests vaping contributes to gum disease

By Hannah Welk

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) alter oral health and may contribute to gum disease, according to a study published in mBio on February 22. People who vaped e-cigarettes in the study had a less healthy oral microbiome than nonsmokers did -- but could still be healthier than cigarette smokers.

February 21, 2022

Week in Review: Rare lesions on dental x-rays | Cuspies winners announced | Debt plaguing dental grads

By Theresa Pablos

February 18, 2022

Gut microbiome composition can predict type 2 diabetes

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The composition of the gut microbiome can help predict the onset of type 2 diabetes, according to research published recently in Diabetes Care.

February 17, 2022

Gum disease is serious: Why don't we talk about it that way?

By Theresa Pablos

Gum disease is a serious condition that can have severe implications for oral and overall health. So why don't dental professionals talk about it that way? In a video timed for Gum Disease Awareness Month, Dr. Samuel Low explains why the dental industry should up the rhetoric about gum disease.

February 17, 2022

Cuspies winners highlight link between oral, overall health

By Theresa Pablos

DrBicuspid.com is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 Cuspies awards. Many of the people, products, and events that took home a trophy address the relationship between oral and overall health -- a connection that is looking increasingly important over time.

February 14, 2022

Oral bacteria may influence diabetes kidney complications

By Hannah Welk

In a recent study of patients with chronic periodontitis, oral bacteria significantly differed in patients who also had diabetic nephropathy, a common diabetes-related kidney complication. One oral bacteria species in particular may be able to signal patients with renal involvement.

February 14, 2022

Periodontal disease and COVID-19: Is there a correlation?

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Periodontal disease has recently been identified as a potential risk factor for COVID-19. In this column, Dr. Alvin Danenberg further breaks down the connection between the inflammatory and infectious nature of periodontitis and SARS-CoV-2 infection.

February 9, 2022

Hygiene Insider: Oral bacteria may influence diabetes kidney complications

By Theresa Pablos

February 9, 2022

Dental Practice Made Simple: Complete diagnosis

By Theresa Pablos

You can't do more production if you're not fully diagnosing a patient, explains Dr. Roger P. Levin in the latest episode of Dental Practice Made Simple. To reach your daily production goal, he advises doing a complete diagnosis of everything a patient may need.

February 8, 2022

Can xylitol gum reduce preterm birth?

By Will Morton

Chewing gum with xylitol is known to prevent tooth decay, but it could also reduce preterm births and improve birth weight, according to a study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

February 3, 2022

Tooth protein prevents bone loss in mice

A research team found that a small enamel protein can promote bone formation and prevent bone loss in mice. The results, published in the journal PLOS One, suggest potential interventions for conditions marked by bone loss, such as advanced gum disease and osteoporosis.

February 1, 2022

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