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Study finds new type of inflammatory response to plaque

By Kate Madden Yee

A study published July 6 in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America found a new type of inflammatory response to dental plaque buildup. It also may answer why some people are more prone than others to tooth loss and other inflammation-related complications.

July 18, 2021

NYU Dentistry names new periodontology, implant chair

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Leena Palomo has been named chair of the Ashman Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry at New York University College of Dentistry (NYU Dentistry), effective September 1.

July 15, 2021

Why oral health should be considered a priority in athletes

By Martijn Verhulst, PhD

With the Olympics debuting later this month, it's the perfect time to stop and reflect on the importance of oral health for peak athletic performance. In this piece, Martijn Verhulst, PhD, explores the key ways dental health affects both elite and amateur athletes.

July 15, 2021

Turmeric ingredient can spice up periodontitis treatment

By Melissa Busch

Curcumin, the main active ingredient in turmeric that gives the spice its yellow color, may have a role in the treatment of periodontitis thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. A review article on the substance was published on June 26 in the Journal of Periodontal Research.

June 29, 2021

USPSTF releases final research plan on oral health

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently released its final research plan on oral health screening, referral, behavioral counseling, and preventive interventions.

June 24, 2021

AI can be a powerful tool for predicting tooth loss

By Theresa Pablos

Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a powerful tool for predicting tooth loss, according to the findings of a June 18 study in PLOS One. Algorithms that included medical and socioeconomic data showed promising performance for predicting edentulism, tooth loss, and lack of a functional dentition.

June 24, 2021

Why does this 300,000-year-old jaw have no dental disease?

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

In this column, Dr. Alvin Danenberg gets personal with the jaw of one of the oldest discovered remains of Homo sapiens. He discusses what he sees when he looks at the dental structures and shares why he believes this ancient ancestor was free of dental disease.

June 23, 2021

Oral-systemic health webinar scheduled

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Procter & Gamble's Crest + Oral-B, the Smile Generation, and dental service organization Pacific Dental Services are hosting a webinar on oral-systemic health.

June 15, 2021

Periodontal disease cost U.S. $154B in 2018

By Hannah Welk

Periodontal disease comes with a high cost: The U.S. lost $154.1 billion in 2018 due to the condition, according to an analysis published on May 30 in the Journal of Periodontology. The loss was even worse in Europe, where periodontal disease cost the region nearly 158.6 billion euros ($194 billion U.S.).

June 9, 2021

Biolase touts studies on its laser technology

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Biolase is touting the findings of a pair of studies published in two scientific journals that investigated the company's Waterlase laser technology for treating peri-implantitis in patients.

June 3, 2021

Poor oral health hides case of immunoglobulin G4-related disease

By Melissa Busch

A 38-year-old man was diagnosed with a rare case of immunoglobulin G4-related periodontitis after presenting with severely enlarged gums. The case was published on May 28 in BMC Oral Health.

June 1, 2021

New salivary protein wiki paves way for novel therapies

By Will Morton

Researchers have developed a new public platform to identify and curate data on the thousands of proteins in saliva, potentially paving the way for saliva-based diagnostics, precision dentistry, and personalized treatments for oral and systemic diseases.

May 27, 2021

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