Periodontics: Page 21

ADA group, dental school get $2.3M to study oral mucosa

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research has awarded $2.3 million to the ADA Science & Research Institute and the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine to study oral mucosa.

August 24, 2021

Heart disease risk increases by gum disease severity

By Erik L. Ridley

Periodontitis is associated with a higher risk for cardiovascular disease, and the risk increases for those with more severe gum disease, according to research being presented this week at the European Society of Cardiology virtual meeting.

August 24, 2021

It ain't just sugar: 9 oral benefits of honey

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Dr. Alvin Danenberg thought his dental colleagues were going to laugh him out of the profession when he suggested that raw honey could be used to brush teeth. Well, the research is clear: Honey ain't just sugar. Danenberg details the science behind the oral and overall health benefits of honey.

August 23, 2021

Where the science stands on periodontitis-obesity link

By Leah Sherwood

Obesity is associated with worse periodontal conditions, according to a recent literature review on the relationship between obesity and periodontal disease. Conversely, periodontal treatment appears to significantly reduce several biochemical biomarkers associated with obesity.

August 19, 2021

Biolase expands board of directors

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Biolase has added three new members to its board of directors, including the current executive director of the ADA.

August 16, 2021

Biolase reports revenue growth for Q2

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Biolase has reported revenue growth for its second quarter of fiscal 2021.

August 12, 2021

Dry mouth, altered taste, and lesions point to COVID-19

By Hannah Welk

More than 40% of patients with COVID-19 experienced dry mouth, according to a review published in the Journal of Dental Research that looked at the prevalence of oral symptoms associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Taste disorders and oral lesions were also common in infected patients.

August 11, 2021

Geistlich releases new sizes for collagen matrices

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Geistlich Biomaterials has released two new larger sizes of its collagen matrices for treating soft-tissue defects or extraction sites.

August 1, 2021

Eating fish may protect men from gum disease

By Melissa Busch

Eating fish may be linked to reduced periodontal disease in men, according to a poster session on July 24 at the virtual International Association for Dental Research meeting.

July 26, 2021

Researchers develop thermometer for gum tissue

By Theresa Pablos

Researchers from the ADA Science & Research Institute and National Institute of Standards and Technology developed a prototype device that measures changes in gingival temperature. They showcased the device at the 2021 International Association for Dental Research virtual meeting.

July 25, 2021

Cortexyme touts success of periodontal disease drug candidate

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Cortexyme touted new preclinical data for its atuzaginstat (COR388) drug candidate in treating periodontal disease at the 2021 International Association for Dental Research virtual meeting.

July 22, 2021

All-tissue lasers show power for managing peri-implantitis

By Dr. Samuel Low

Peri-implantitis is one of the more common diseases plaguing patients with dental implants. Dr. Samuel Low shares new research that demonstrates why Er,Cr:YSGG laser technology is a minimally invasive technique to manage the condition.

July 21, 2021

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