Periodontics: Page 33

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

Is there an autoimmune component to periodontal disease?

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Periodontal disease can be looked at as both an acute and a chronic infection, notes periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg in his latest column. He wonders if the chronic phase is related to an autoimmune reaction in patients. Dr. Danenberg examines the research and suggests some new areas of treatment that might help your patients.

October 2, 2018

Convergent debuts new generation of Solea laser

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Convergent Dental has introduced the next generation of its Solea laser.

October 1, 2018

New ADA guideline includes recommendation for SDF use

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA has released a new guideline on nonrestorative treatments for carious lesions, which includes the association's first recommendation for the use of silver diamine fluoride (SDF).

September 24, 2018

Study seeks perio, RA link to oral microbiome health

By Tony Edwards

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and periodontitis are chronic inflammatory diseases that share common risk factors. Researchers conducted periodontal exams on patients with rheumatoid arthritis to determine what bacteria were present and how these patients might benefit from periodontal treatment.

September 24, 2018

New product: Crest adds gum & enamel repair toothpaste

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Procter & Gamble brand Crest has introduced its new Crest Gum & Enamel Repair toothpaste.

September 23, 2018

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