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Human bone grafts make accelerated orthodontics even faster
By Rabia Mughal
Researchers at the University of Southern California have improved the outcome of periodontally accelerated osteogenic orthodontics by using a different grafting material: human bone.
June 16, 2008
Tooth soap: A viable alternative to toothpaste?
By Rabia Mughal
The all-natural Perfect Prescription Tooth Soap by Vitality Products contains no chemicals, abrasives, or artificial ingredients, and claims to be safe and effective. But without clinical studies to prove its claims, is the soap really an effective alternative to toothpaste?
June 12, 2008
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Arthritis sufferers more prone to periodontal disease
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers in Berlin have discovered that patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a higher incidence of periodontal disease compared to healthy controls. But it may not be due solely to problems with oral hygiene.
June 11, 2008
Dental work, anesthesia safe for pregnant women, study finds
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association finds that it is safe for pregnant women to get essential dental treatment as well as topical and local anesthetics at 13 to 21 weeks' gestation.
June 10, 2008
Better oral health can help prevent and control diabetes
By Kathy Kincade
The American Diabetes Association feels so strongly about the link between periodontal disease and type 2 diabetes that the group invited dentists to share their thoughts on this growing problem during a special symposium at the 68th annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association this week.
June 8, 2008
Toothbrushing causes bacteria to enter bloodstream
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Jun 9 - Brushing one's teeth is nearly as likely as removing a tooth to temporarily cause bacteria to enter the bloodstream, according to a report in the journal Circulation. This finding is concerning because bacteria in the blood can lead to a rare but potentially serious heart problem called infective endocarditis.
June 8, 2008
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Tissue engineering enhances periodontal ligament regeneration
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dutch researcher Agnes Berendsen of the Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam has developed a 3D in vitro model that shows promise for aiding in the regeneration of periodontal ligaments and restoring tendons and ligaments elsewhere in the body.
June 8, 2008
Patients with periodontitis and HPV at high risk for oral cancer
By Rabia Mughal
Patients with periodontitis who are also infected with the human papilloma virus (HPV) are at a higher risk for tongue cancer, a new study has found.
June 8, 2008
Patients with certain antibodies at lower risk for periodontal disease
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
New research at the University of Michigan found that people with certain antibodies are at a lower risk for periodontal disease, the ADA reports.
June 4, 2008
Cadbury introduces gum with ACP
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Cadbury has introduced a new gum that contains Recaldent, a formula of amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) that has been shown to protect and rebuild tooth enamel.
June 1, 2008
Statins may reduce periodontal disease severity
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), May 28 - People taking cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may be protecting their gums as well as their hearts, according to new research from Finland.
May 27, 2008
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Lasers treat gum disease with positive results
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Photodisinfection -- which combines low-intensity laser energy and microbiological stains to target and destroy microbial pathogens -- continues to demonstrate its effectiveness in the treatment of chronic adult periodontitis. According to Ondine Biopharma, the Vancouver-based company commercializing this technology under the product name Periowave, results from the Canadian Multi-Center Gum Disease Trial demonstrate that photodisinfection compares favorably to traditional scaling and root planing for the treatment of periodontal disease.
May 26, 2008
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