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Biolase posts 46% growth in Q3 revenue

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Biolase reported a 46% increase in its 2021 third-quarter revenue.

November 14, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine may cause oral shingles

By Melissa Busch

The Pfizer-BioNTech BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine may be linked to the development of the viral infection herpes zoster, or shingles, in the oral cavity, according to a case report published November 10 in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science.

November 14, 2021

Tonsillectomies boost risk of periodontitis

By Melissa Busch

The risk of periodontitis may be significantly higher in individuals who have their tonsils removed, and that risk is magnified for those younger than 12, according to a study published on October 28 in the Journal of Periodontology.

November 4, 2021

Harvard researcher links mouth microorganisms to ancestors' health

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Microbial DNA taken from the teeth of ancient humans reveals details about their health, diet, and evolution, according to an article published on October 27 in Nature.

November 1, 2021

Patients see the dentist less often after a hospital stay

By Hannah Welk

Patients are less likely to visit a dentist after a hospital stay, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. They are slightly less likely to undergo certain types of dental procedures, including periodontic, endodontic, and oral surgery services.

October 19, 2021

OraPharma launches periodontal disease app

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

OraPharma has launched MyPerioHealth, an educational app designed to allow patients and dental professionals to quickly review stages and grades of periodontal disease on a cellphone or tablet together at the point of care.

October 13, 2021

Retired periodontist receives 2021 ADA Humanitarian Award

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Theresa Cheng, a retired periodontist, was awarded the 2021 ADA Humanitarian Award on October 13 at the ADA's SmileCon 2021 meeting in Las Vegas.

October 12, 2021

Do you know the link between oral and ocular health?

By Melissa Busch

Visual impairments and systemic causes of eye problems, including diabetes and heart disease, have been associated with a decline in oral health, according to a report released by the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.

October 6, 2021

PDS partners with Periodontics Health Group

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Pacific Dental Services (PDS) is partnering with Periodontics Health Group to expand on the traditional dental service organization model and leverage expertise to support dental specialty groups.

September 30, 2021

3 common myths in laser dentistry

By Dr. Samuel Low

How much do you know about laser technology? Dr. Samuel Low responds to three of the most prevailing myths about lasers and shares his insight into why lasers are versatile, economical tools for dental practices.

September 30, 2021

Heartburn drugs may be key to less severe gum disease

By Melissa Busch

Proton pump inhibitors taken for acid-related gastrointestinal conditions such as heartburn may cut the severity of periodontal disease, according to a study published on September 21 in Clinical and Experimental Dental Research.

September 22, 2021

9 questions and 2 solutions for sensitive, sore gums

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

A new patient visited a well-trained biological dentist who struggled to identify the cause of her sensitive, inflamed, and sore gums. Dr. Alvin Danenberg shares the nine questions and two solutions that helped the dentist identify -- and treat -- the patient's problem.

September 20, 2021

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