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Report: Midwestern cities rank highest for excess
By Tony Edwards
Total the number of smokers, coffee drinkers, and the number of fast-food restaurants in a city and you have one formula to identify a population in need of dental care -- and potential for periodontal disease. Personal finance website WalletHub ranked U.S. cities for "vice and excess" and found three midwestern U.S. cities ranked highest.
December 1, 2019
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Infographic: A closer look at obesity in the U.S.
By Theresa Pablos
Nearly 40% of the U.S. population is now classified as obese, but the rate of obesity varies widely across different U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Personal finance website WalletHub compiled nutrition and obesity data in the U.S. to better map the differences among the states.
November 25, 2019
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New biodegradable rods combat periodontal disease
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers from Germany have developed biodegradable rods that can limit the application of antibiotics for periodontal disease to the mouth, reducing the side effects of standard pill-based antibiotic treatments.
November 24, 2019
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How integrated dental care can help your patients and practice
By Scott Towers, MBA
Integrated healthcare that includes dental, medical, pharmacy, vision, and behavior health provides a better picture of a patient's whole health, leading to better care, lower costs, and improved overall patient satisfaction. Scott Towers, Anthem's president for dental, explains the ways integrated care can help your patients and your professional practice.
November 14, 2019
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Anticancer agent shows promise for treating perio disease
By Theresa Pablos
A natural plant compound with anticancer properties may one day help treat periodontal disease, according to a study published on October 26 in BMC Oral Health. The authors explored the ways the compound, known as luteolin, could boost oral health.
October 28, 2019
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Case report: Repair of osseous defect on an implant
By Daniel Haghighi, DDS
Dr. Daniel Haghighi reports on the case of a 70-year-old man who was experiencing pain around implant #5. He describes using a laser to maximize treatment efficacy and to manage the osseous tissue and soft-tissue defects.
October 17, 2019
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Study: Dental specialists prescribe millions of antibiotics
By Melissa Busch
Dentists and other dental specialists wrote about 9 million antibiotic prescriptions to patients during a three-year period despite growing concerns of antibiotic resistance, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
October 16, 2019
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Unique gum cells may prevent perio disease in the future
By Melissa Busch
Newly discovered sensory cells in gums that protect the mouth from infections that cause tissue and bone damage to teeth may be the answer to periodontitis prevention treatments in the future, according to new research.
October 7, 2019
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Study links missing teeth to cardiovascular disease
By Louise Gagnon
Americans with no teeth were significantly more likely to also have cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of mortality in the U.S., than individuals who did not have any missing teeth, according to research presented on October 2 at the American College of Cardiology Middle East Conference 2019.
October 2, 2019
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DenMat expands periodontal line
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DenMat has added to its line of soft-tissue management products with its new Perio Restore noninvasive home system to treat and prevent periodontal disease.
October 2, 2019
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Review shows link between gum disease and hypertension
By Melissa Busch
Having gum disease puts people at greater risk of developing high blood pressure, according to a review published on September 24 in the European Society of Cardiology's journal, Cardiovascular Research.
September 25, 2019
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Antioxidants are good for oral health -- here's why
By Theresa Pablos
SAN FRANCISCO - Pass the dark chocolate and berries. Antioxidants found in these and other common foods and spices can help boost oral health, according to a presentation at the 2019 ADA FDI World Dental Congress.
September 8, 2019
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