Periodontics: Page 31

Exercise and dental health are interlinked

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Alvin Danenberg, DDS, tells his patients that their gut and health are dependent on moving their body. But many of his patients don't know that even dental health is indirectly affected by healthy exercise. In his latest column, he outlines recent studies with a clear message about oral and overall health.

November 13, 2018

Study: Oral disorders top global health burdens

By Tony Edwards

In a major new study, oral disorders such as caries, periodontal disease, and edentulism were the most-reported health disorders worldwide in 2017 for both men and women. The good news is that, except for periodontitis, the prevalence of these disorders appears to be decreasing.

November 12, 2018

Dental Excellence Awards voting ends November 15

By Tony Edwards

Time is running out to join hundreds of your colleagues in voting for the 2018 DrBicuspid Dental Excellence Awards. Voting ends on November 15, 2018.

November 11, 2018

Is better oral health knowledge the key to healthier gums?

By Lori Roniger

What does oral health literacy have to do with periodontal health? Could improving oral health knowledge boost oral health? A new study examined the relationship between these issues and how it may affect treatment outcomes.

November 7, 2018

Less than 2 weeks to go in Dental Excellence Awards voting

By Tony Edwards

It's your turn to join hundreds of your colleagues in voting for the DrBicuspid Dental Excellence Awards. With tight races in many of the 11 categories, your vote matters.

November 1, 2018

Study links periodontitis to higher blood pressure

By Tony Edwards

Patients with periodontal disease have higher blood pressure than those without periodontitis, according to the findings of a large, new study. Periodontal disease may also interfere with the effectiveness of blood pressure medication, the researchers reported.

October 31, 2018

Is there a link between periodontitis and metabolic syndrome?

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Periodontitis and metabolic syndrome are manifestations of chronic inflammation. Could there be a causal relationship between the chronic inflammation of gum disease and the chronic inflammation of metabolic syndrome? In his latest column, periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg investigates.

October 30, 2018

Chronic periodontitis may be linked to Alzheimer's disease

By Theresa Pablos

Scientists may have discovered a link between periodontal disease and neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease. A new study found chronic periodontal infection was associated with brain inflammation and neurodegeneration in mice.

October 28, 2018

How much titanium does peri-implantitis tissue contain?

By Lori Roniger

Titanium exposure and scaling have become suspects in the worsening of peri-implantitis, but the actual concentration of titanium in tissues surrounding an implant has remained unclear. To learn more, researchers examined the titanium contained in tissue from patients with severe peri-implantitis.

October 24, 2018

Dental Excellence Awards voting continues

By Tony Edwards

Hundreds of your colleagues have already taken the opportunity to vote for the DrBicuspid Dental Excellence Awards. Now it's your turn to vote for finalists in 11 categories, including Best New CAD/CAM Product, Best New Preventive/Hygienist Product, Best New Toothpaste, and more.

October 22, 2018

If a train is coming, get off the tracks

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg often has patients asking him about what they can do to live a more healthy lifestyle. He looks at one study that examined the link between a healthy lifestyle and chronic diseases, but notes that many patients aren't willing to make changes when the "train" of ill-health is bearing down on them.

October 16, 2018

2018 Dental Excellence Awards voting begins

By Tony Edwards

DrBicuspid.com is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2018 Dental Excellence Awards. Now it's up to you to determine the winners in our 11 categories, ranging from Best New CAD/CAM Product to Best New Toothpaste.

October 15, 2018

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