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Researchers discover mechanism involved in dental inflammation

By Amerigo Allegretto

Brazilian researchers have found connections in the mechanisms involved in dental pulp inflammation and root apex damage.

October 16, 2023

Visual bone loss and root planing insurance benefits

By Dr. Dominique Fufidio

Coding for scaling and root planing is tricky. Dr. Dominique Fufidio explains how to document visual bone loss that meets an insurer’s policy for reimbursement.

October 16, 2023

Researchers develop at-home device for diagnosing gingivitis

By Kate Madden Yee

An at-home test that can diagnose gingivitis may soon be a reality, according to researchers from the University of Cincinnati.

September 18, 2023

Shofu Dental debuts DentaLaze wireless diode laser

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Shofu Dental has debuted the DentaLaze, a wireless diode laser with a compact, ergonomic design and 45 minutes of battery life.

August 17, 2023

Metformin may help manage periodontitis

By Will Morton

New research in mice has revealed a potential role for metformin in managing periodontitis, according to a study published in Genes & Diseases.

August 15, 2023

This plant pigment may relieve smoking-related gum disease

By Melissa Busch

A plant flavonoid found in dark berries and red wine alleviated cigarette smoke-induced periodontitis, according to a study.

August 7, 2023

Researchers create algorithms to track periodontal disease change

By Amerigo Allegretto

Researchers have developed algorithms to track periodontal disease change, which could allow dentists to catch gum disease earlier.

August 2, 2023

Dietary restriction shows promise curbing periodontitis

By Will Morton

Some dietary restriction approaches have the potential to improve periodontitis.

June 21, 2023

AI matches dentists in detecting gingivitis

By Amerigo Allegretto

Artificial intelligence (AI) can detect gum inflammation, or gingivitis, from intraoral photographs with more than 90% accuracy, according to a recent study.

June 19, 2023

Extra pounds may equal heftier gum disease treatment costs

By Melissa Busch

Obese patients paid significantly more for periodontal treatments than those who were average weight regardless of disease severity, according to a study.

June 1, 2023

Revealing the monster of periodontal disease

By Dr. James V. Anderson

As clinicians, how can we successfully motivate patients to banish the monster of periodontitis? Dr. James V. Anderson explores a possible answer.

May 24, 2023

Study to explore how and why gums swell

By Kate Madden Yee

Researchers from the University of Washington School of Dentistry were awarded a $2.7 million grant from the U.S. National Institutes of Health to explore how and why people react differently to dental plaque accumulation.

May 22, 2023

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