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Kickstarter hosts funding for new gum stimulator
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
GumPick has launched a Kickstarter fundraising campaign for its new gum stimulator.
February 9, 2020
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Eat to improve overall heath, including mouth health
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
A breakfast sandwich with egg and processed cheese, a glass of juice, and a donut may sound delicious, but it's far from healthy, according to Dr. Alvin Danenberg. Eating this way will damage your gut bacteria and change the bacteria and acid levels in your mouth, putting you on the road to gum disease and tooth decay. He shares better options for both your overall and mouth health.
February 2, 2020
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Perio disease linked to worse maternal, newborn outcomes
By Theresa Pablos
A recent study has linked periodontal disease during pregnancy to worse health outcomes for both mothers and their children. The authors called for more oral health outreach efforts to address this preventable and treatable health-related pregnancy risk.
December 22, 2019
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DrBicuspid Dental Excellence Awards 2019 finalists
By Kevin Henry
DrBicuspid.com is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2019 Dental Excellence Awards. Voting for the final round is now open, and it's up to you to determine the winners in our 10 categories, ranging from Best New CAD/CAM Product to Best New Toothpaste.
December 18, 2019
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Genco posthumously named NAI fellow
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has posthumously named as a fellow Robert Genco, DDS, PhD, a distinguished professor of oral biology, periodontics, and microbiology at the State University of New York.
December 17, 2019
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Review suggests link between perio disease, obesity
By Tony Edwards
Does body weight affect the likelihood that a patient may have periodontal disease? Evidence suggests it does, according to a recent review published in the British Dental Journal.
December 11, 2019
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Review links metabolic syndrome with tooth loss
By Theresa Pablos
A new review published in the December edition of the Journal of the American Dental Association has linked metabolic syndrome with tooth loss. People with metabolic syndrome had fewer teeth and were more likely to have nonfunctional dentition, the review found.
December 9, 2019
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URI scientist awarded $2.2M grant to study oral bacteria
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health has awarded a five-year $2.2 million grant to a scientist at the University of Rhode Island (URI) to study oral bacteria.
December 2, 2019
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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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