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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
Studies find link between tooth loss and cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Do your patients roll their eyes when you press them about their brushing and flossing habits? Researchers this month provided yet another compelling reason why they should take you seriously. Three new studies suggest a strong correlation between periodontal disease, tooth loss, and an increased risk of developing cancer.
May 22, 2008
Gum with bark to take bite out of bad breath
By Reuters Health
CHICAGO (Reuters), May 21 - Magnolia bark extract -- a traditional Chinese medicine -- may be the newest weapon in the war on bad breath.
May 20, 2008
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First Beijing death linked to China virus outbreak
By Reuters Health
BEIJING (Reuters), May 14 - China's capital has recorded its first death from an outbreak of hand, foot, and mouth disease as authorities try to contain the spread of a potent virus just three months before the city hosts the Olympic Games.
May 13, 2008
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Gum disease and elevated CRP tied to preeclampsia risk
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), May 7 - Periodontal disease and increased levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) in pregnant women heighten the risk of developing preeclampsia, researchers report in the April issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
May 6, 2008
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Law makes Maine hygienists independent
By Rabia Mughal
A law passed April 15 allows hygienists in Maine to serve patients at any location without supervision by dentists. This legislation has expanded the scope of practice in the state, and may improve access to care for people who do not have a dentist.
May 5, 2008
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