Periodontics: Page 3

Here's the tea: This mouthwash may fend off gum disease

By Melissa Busch

This mouthwash may inhibit the growth of one of the main bacteria involved in periodontitis, indicating that it may be used to prevent and treat gum disease.

May 22, 2024

When DME should be used prior to restorations

By Ava Barros

Deep margin elevation (DME) may effectively address various clinical challenges associated with subgingival margins before restorations, but it can't be used on every patient, according to a review article published in the Journal of Dentistry.

May 18, 2024

Smoking, drinking, depression affect gum disease risk

By Ava Barros

Alone and together, lifestyle factors like smoking, excessive drinking, and depression may significantly affect the risk of developing periodontitis, according to a study published on May 6 in BMC Oral Health.

May 9, 2024

Gender, age may affect nonsurgical periodontal therapy outcomes

By Ava Barros

Older adults and men may experience worse outcomes after nonsurgical periodontal treatment, suggesting the need for tailored treatment approaches for these patients. This analysis was published on April 25 in Scientific Reports.

May 2, 2024

This AI tool may reduce gum disease inflammation

By Ava Barros

An artificial intelligence (AI)-powered toothbrush may improve oral hygiene levels and brushing duration, particularly benefiting patients with periodontitis, reports a study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.

April 19, 2024

How much sleep may raise one's gum disease risk?

By Ava Barros

Getting too few hours of sleep nightly may be associated with a significantly greater risk of developing periodontitis, according to a review recently published in the International Dental Journal.

April 18, 2024

Spectrum launches oral disease detection test

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Spectrum Solutions has released the new saliva diagnostic test SimplyPerio.

March 27, 2024

Cholesterol drugs may improve gum disease

By Ava Barros

Drugs commonly prescribed to lower cholesterol may combat the inflammatory response linked to gum disease by altering the conduct of immune cells, known as macrophages, according to a press release.

March 27, 2024

Study reveals mouthwash's role in managing type 2 diabetes

By Ava Barros

Gargling with mouthwash may hold significant promise in mitigating the incidence of periodontitis, as well as managing type 2 diabetes mellitus, according to a study published in Scientific Reports.

March 13, 2024

CBD may have surprising effect on periodontitis

By Melissa Busch

Cannabidiol (CBD), the nonpsychoactive compound in cannabis, may have a remarkable effect on a periodontitis pathogen.

March 9, 2024

Antiaging drug to be tested for improving gum disease outcomes

By Ava Barros

University of Washington School of Dentistry researchers will conduct a first-of-its-kind trial to determine whether an antiaging drug changes immune responses in older adults with periodontal disease to improve treatment outcomes.

February 15, 2024

Temple dental school to study gum disease progression

By Ava Barros

Temple University’s Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry has received a $3.6 million grant to lead a study focused on predicting periodontal disease progression.

February 8, 2024

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