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Exercise reduces gum disease in those with liver disease

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Exercise improves physiology and reduces gum disease in people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, according to a recent study in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.

April 13, 2021

Periodontist invents aerosol dome to protect patients, team

By Melissa Busch

Restless nights became a common occurrence for periodontist Dr. Lara Ryan during the COVID-19 shutdown. As a dental professional, she knew she was trained to deal with airborne pathogens, but she wanted to provide her patients and team with more protection.

April 13, 2021

Gum germ imbalance linked to Alzheimer's biomarker

By Melissa Busch

Cognitively healthy adults who have more harmful oral bacteria may be at greater risk of having a key Alzheimer's disease biomarker, according to a study published on April 12 in Alzheimer's & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring.

April 11, 2021

Low bone mass, gum disease may be linked in middle age

By Melissa Busch

Low bone mass may be associated with periodontal disease in middle-aged adults, according to a study published on March 23 in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.

April 6, 2021

Forward Science unveils new professional use rinses

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Forward Science has introduced its TheraStom and OxiStom professional use rinses.

April 5, 2021

Beetroot juice changes mouth bacteria for healthy aging

By Rebekah Moan

Drinking beetroot juice can lead to higher levels of oral bacteria associated with good vascular and cognitive health, according to a new study in Redox Biology. The researchers also discovered the juice leads to lower levels of bacteria connected with disease and inflammation.

April 4, 2021

Can MRI help detect early periodontitis?

By Melissa Busch

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may aid in the early detection of gum disease by showing periodontitis-linked changes in the jawbones of patients prior to bone defects occurring, according to a study published on March 21 in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.

March 29, 2021

Periodontitis poses heart risks for healthy patients

By Theresa Pablos

Even patients with periodontitis who are otherwise healthy may be at an increased risk for hypertension, according to findings published on March 29 in Hypertension. Patients with periodontitis but no other diseases were twice as likely to have elevated blood pressure as those with healthy gums.

March 28, 2021

New toothpaste improves periodontitis

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A novel toothpaste demonstrated significant improvements in the gum health of patients with periodontitis in a six-month study published in the Journal of Periodontology.

March 24, 2021

Colgate announces research excellence award recipients

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Colgate has announced the 2021 winners of its Colgate Award for Research Excellence, which recognizes academic researchers with a $30,000 grant.

March 22, 2021

Amyndas touts study on gingivitis

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Amyndas Pharmaceuticals has announced positive results from its phase II study evaluating a peptide in 39 patients with periodontal inflammation and gingivitis.

March 18, 2021

Flaus debuts electronic flossing machine

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Flaüs, a California oral care company, announced the launch of an electric flosser that operates at 12,000 sonic vibrations per minute and offers replaceable, toxin-free floss.

March 17, 2021

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