Periodontics: Page 202

Dieting may reduce risk of gum disease
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
For men, especially older men, dieting may help reduce the risk of gum disease more than for women, according to researchers.
December 17, 2008
Inflammation links periodontal and systemic diseases
By Rabia Mughal
Researchers have long been aware of the relationship between periodontal and systemic diseases such as atherosclerosis. Now they are looking into whether inflammation could be the reason behind it and what this could mean for the dental practice.
December 16, 2008
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1st class of DHATs graduates from Ala. program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The first class of dental health aide therapists (DHATs) to be trained in Alaska has graduated.
December 14, 2008
Study: Perio care lowers medical bills for diabetics
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A University of Michigan study has found that regular, nonsurgical periodontal services can lower medical costs for people with diabetes, according to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
December 10, 2008
Gene therapy stops periodontal disease
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Scientists at the University of Michigan claim that gene therapy can be used to successfully stop the development of periodontal disease, according to a university press release.
December 10, 2008
ADA updates guidelines for patients at risk of osteonecrosis
By Rabia Mughal
While the chances of patients developing osteonecrosis of the jaw from oral bisphosphonate therapy remains low, patients at risk should still receive special consideration from dentists, according to a new report from the ADA.
December 10, 2008
Oregon institute, Chemeketa college offer joint dental hygiene program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Oregon Institute of Technology and the Chemeketa Community College have agreed to offer a joint dental hygiene program at Chemeketa's Salem campus.
December 1, 2008
Periodontal disease linked to metabolic syndrome
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Dec 2 - In middle-aged adults, gum disease goes hand in hand with the metabolic syndrome, U.K. researchers report.
December 1, 2008
Gum disease tied to worse mental function
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Dec 1 - People with gingivitis (gum disease) have worse mental function than their peers whose gums are in better shape, a new analysis of U.S. data shows.
November 30, 2008
Gum disease an indicator of cardiovascular disease risk
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Individuals reporting a history of periodontal disease were more likely to have increased levels of inflammation, a risk factor for heart disease, compared to those who reported no history of periodontal disease, according to a new study.
November 24, 2008
EFSA: Xylitol chewing gum reduces caries risk
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has come out in support of claims that chewing gum containing xylitol can help reduce the risk of caries.
November 23, 2008
Dentists, hygienists debate role of 'midlevel provider'
By Kathy Kincade
The ADA, American Dental Hygienists' Association, and Academy of General Dentistry all agree that improving access to oral healthcare in underserved communities is a critical issue. But they can't seem to agree on the best approach. Meanwhile, millions of Americans are suffering from lack of dental care.
November 16, 2008
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