Periodontics: Page 18

Where the science stands on periodontitis-obesity link

By Leah Sherwood

Obesity is associated with worse periodontal conditions, according to a recent literature review on the relationship between obesity and periodontal disease. Conversely, periodontal treatment appears to significantly reduce several biochemical biomarkers associated with obesity.

August 19, 2021

Biolase expands board of directors

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Biolase has added three new members to its board of directors, including the current executive director of the ADA.

August 16, 2021

Biolase reports revenue growth for Q2

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Biolase has reported revenue growth for its second quarter of fiscal 2021.

August 12, 2021

Dry mouth, altered taste, and lesions point to COVID-19

By Hannah Welk

More than 40% of patients with COVID-19 experienced dry mouth, according to a review published in the Journal of Dental Research that looked at the prevalence of oral symptoms associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Taste disorders and oral lesions were also common in infected patients.

August 11, 2021

Geistlich releases new sizes for collagen matrices

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Geistlich Biomaterials has released two new larger sizes of its collagen matrices for treating soft-tissue defects or extraction sites.

August 1, 2021

Eating fish may protect men from gum disease

By Melissa Busch

Eating fish may be linked to reduced periodontal disease in men, according to a poster session on July 24 at the virtual International Association for Dental Research meeting.

July 26, 2021

Researchers develop thermometer for gum tissue

By Theresa Pablos

Researchers from the ADA Science & Research Institute and National Institute of Standards and Technology developed a prototype device that measures changes in gingival temperature. They showcased the device at the 2021 International Association for Dental Research virtual meeting.

July 25, 2021

Cortexyme touts success of periodontal disease drug candidate

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Cortexyme touted new preclinical data for its atuzaginstat (COR388) drug candidate in treating periodontal disease at the 2021 International Association for Dental Research virtual meeting.

July 22, 2021

All-tissue lasers show power for managing peri-implantitis

By Dr. Samuel Low

Peri-implantitis is one of the more common diseases plaguing patients with dental implants. Dr. Samuel Low shares new research that demonstrates why Er,Cr:YSGG laser technology is a minimally invasive technique to manage the condition.

July 21, 2021

Study finds new type of inflammatory response to plaque

By Kate Madden Yee

A study published July 6 in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America found a new type of inflammatory response to dental plaque buildup. It also may answer why some people are more prone than others to tooth loss and other inflammation-related complications.

July 18, 2021

NYU Dentistry names new periodontology, implant chair

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Leena Palomo has been named chair of the Ashman Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry at New York University College of Dentistry (NYU Dentistry), effective September 1.

July 15, 2021

Why oral health should be considered a priority in athletes

By Martijn Verhulst, PhD

With the Olympics debuting later this month, it's the perfect time to stop and reflect on the importance of oral health for peak athletic performance. In this piece, Martijn Verhulst, PhD, explores the key ways dental health affects both elite and amateur athletes.

July 15, 2021

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