Periodontics: Page 31

Perio treatment mix helps lower glucose levels

By Melissa Busch

It can be difficult to find an effective treatment regimen to help patients with both chronic periodontitis and type 2 diabetes. Researchers conducted a review and found that a combination of three treatments, including scaling and root planing, was most effective in reducing blood glucose levels.

August 7, 2019

New product: Crest adds new toothpaste line for sensitive gums

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Procter & Gamble brand Crest has launched its new line of Crest Gum and Sensitivity toothpastes designed to help relieve gum sensitivity.

August 5, 2019

New product: SkyDent launches perio referral software

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Software development company SkyDent Technologies has launched new cloud-based software for periodontal practices.

August 5, 2019

Is probing the best measurement for peri-implant health?

By Tony Edwards

Pocket probing depth and bleeding on probing are useful for assessing periodontal conditions, but are these the best measurements to evaluate the health of peri-implant tissue? Researchers conducted a literature review and suggested using a different evaluation process.

August 1, 2019

Study confirms long-term perio treatment works

By Theresa Pablos

The science is in: Long-term periodontal therapy appears to prevent tooth loss and tissue damage. A new study found that decades-long periodontal treatment at a general dentist's office helped patients maintain healthy gums.

July 30, 2019

Biological dentistry: Part 2 -- 10 questions to ask

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

In the conclusion of his series on biological dentistry, periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg lists 10 questions he urges other practitioners and patients to ask a provider using the label biological dentist. Dr. Danenberg also offers his suggested answers to these questions and how they impact patient care.

July 30, 2019

Biological dentistry: Part 1 -- What is it?

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

What is biological dentistry? Periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg defines it as an approach that takes the best concepts from conventional dentistry and combines that with the knowledge that all parts of the body are interconnected. However, there is some controversy around this designation, as he writes in part 1 of this new series.

July 23, 2019

47 new genes linked to dental diseases

By Theresa Pablos

An international team of researchers has identified dozens of new genes associated with oral health and dental diseases. Their findings suggest many dental traits are heritable.

July 10, 2019

Study boosts Er,Cr:YSGG laser for peri-implantitis treatment

By Tony Edwards

Is an erbium, chromium-doped yttrium, scandium, gallium, and garnet (Er,Cr:YSGG) laser effective for treating peri-implantitis? A new in vitro study showed that this laser eliminated two different colonies of bacteria on dental implants.

July 2, 2019

Poor oral health linked to increased risk of liver cancer

By Tony Edwards

Poor oral health is associated with an increased risk of the most common form of liver cancer, according to a new study published online June 17. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 470,000 patients and found that poor oral health was linked to an increased risk of hepatocellular carcinoma.

June 18, 2019

Periodontal disease linked to prediabetes, puberty

By Theresa Pablos

Periodontal health may be related to everything from prediabetes to puberty. Researchers who evaluated some of these connections presented their findings at the American Diabetes Association's Scientific Sessions in San Francisco.

June 11, 2019

Study links glucose disorders and perio disease

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Patients with undetected glucose disorders (dysglycemia) have a higher risk of both periodontitis and myocardial infarction, according to a study published June 10 in Diabetes Care.

June 9, 2019

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