Periodontics: Page 27

Biolase webinar on lasers and managing periodontitis draws interest
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Biolase announced that approximately 400 dental professionals attended a September panel discussion about a July study on the company's Repair Perio laser for periodontitis management.
September 20, 2020
2017 06 12 15 29 59 286 Laser Red Beams 400
The link between 3rd molars and periodontal disease
By Melissa Busch
Adult African Americans, Hispanics, and those with socioeconomic disadvantages are more likely to have retained their wisdom teeth, making them more at risk for periodontal disease, according to a study published online on September 14 in Public Health.
September 16, 2020
2020 09 15 18 12 0738 X Ray Third Molar2 400
Study shows link between periodontal disease and increased risk of colorectal cancer
By Tom Viola, RPh
A recent study published in Cancer Prevention Research indicates that periodontal disease is associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer. Previous studies have pointed to associations between periodontal disease and other types of cancer. Tom Viola, RPh, breaks down the information.
September 14, 2020
2017 10 18 00 35 2147 Viola Tom 2017 400
Is a probiotic the key to better oral health?
By Melissa Busch
Weissella cibaria strain CMU, a probiotic lactic acid bacterium, may improve gingival bleeding and reduce levels of periodontal germs linked to diabetes and other diseases, according to a study published on September 2 in BMC Oral Health.
September 10, 2020
2019 09 03 21 34 6544 Pills Supplements 400
Gum disease-causing germ may be linked to bacterial vaginosis
By Melissa Busch
A bacterium linked to gum disease may promote the growth of a pathogen that causes bacterial vaginosis. The bacterium is likely introduced into the vagina during oral sex, according to a study published on August 13 in PLOS Biology.
August 25, 2020
2020 08 24 20 25 8704 Bacteria Gardnerella Vaginalis 200
Gum disease may affect COVID-19 severity
By Melissa Busch
Patients with inflammation caused by periodontitis may experience more severe COVID-19 complications, according to an article published online July 30 in the Journal of the California Dental Association.
August 6, 2020
2020 07 28 17 10 2292 Sars Co V 2 Spike Coronavirus 400
Q&A with Dr. Sam Low on dental aerosols, lasers, and the role of the hygienist after COVID-19
By Kevin Henry
In a one-on-one interview, Dr. Sam Low chats with DrBicuspid.com Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry about a number of topics, including the future of dental hygiene as well as how dentistry has changed since the COVID-19 disruption.
August 5, 2020
2020 08 04 20 37 2903 Low Samuel 240
Dementia, mild cognitive decline linked to gum disease
By Melissa Busch
Dementia and mild cognitive impairment may be linked to periodontal disease, specifically the type of gum damage that results in tooth loss, according to a study published online July 29 in Neurology.
August 2, 2020
2020 07 31 17 52 6902 Brain Puzzle Dementia 400
Biolase touts Repair Perio clinical results
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental laser firm Biolase is highlighting data published on July 2 in the Journal of Periodontology demonstrating that its Repair Perio protocol is more effective for treating periodontitis than conventional procedures, with shorter times and less bruising, swelling, and postoperative bleeding.
July 15, 2020
2020 07 16 16 39 0168 Laser Red Beams 400
Biolase laser reduces risk of COVID-19, meets CDC advice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Epic Hygiene laser from Biolase meets guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which recommends banning the use of ultrasonic scalers to minimize the risk of COVID-19.
July 9, 2020
2020 07 10 16 57 6339 Quality Check Mark 400
The correlation between COVID-19, periodontal disease, and diet
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
Dr. Alvin Danenberg discusses how the body's immune system is the connection between COVID-19, periodontal disease, and diet and why this is an important correlation for dentists and dental team members to understand and discuss.
May 19, 2020
2016 08 22 14 15 49 958 Danenberg Alvin 400
Brain infected with periodontal disease bacteria shows Alzheimer's signs
By Melissa Busch
Porphyromonas gingivalis, the main pathogen that causes chronic periodontitis, can invade the brain, triggering symptoms characteristic of Alzheimer's disease, according to a study published online on May 5 in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.
May 14, 2020
2020 05 14 18 33 5086 2020 05 15 Pgingivalis 20200514183458
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