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2018 Dental Excellence Awards nominating period begins

By Tony Edwards

Nominations for the 2018 DrBicuspid Dental Excellence Awards are now being accepted, giving you the chance to tell us what products should be nominated in 11 different categories for dentistry's most prestigious awards.

August 27, 2018

Sugar may be the problem

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Patients come to periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg suffering from insults. Not harmful words but insults to the body such as a lack of sleep, not enough exercise, medications, and more. But there is one insult that may be the most harmful of all.

August 21, 2018

Preop oral care reduces complications after cancer surgery

By Tony Edwards

We're learning more about how oral health can influence overall health, but can preoperative dental care reduce postoperative complications in patients undergoing cancer surgery? Researchers reviewed data from more than 500,000 patients to find out.

August 20, 2018

New studies link perio health to kidney health

By Theresa Pablos

Periodontal health has again been linked to kidney health in two new studies presented at the recent 2018 International Association of Dental Research meeting in London. The studies found a significant association between chronic kidney disease and signs of poor periodontal health.

August 14, 2018

The future of dentistry is unconventional

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Up until now, dentistry has been conventional, writes periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg. However, he wonders if dentistry will be different in the future. In his latest column, Dr. Danenberg discusses how the conventional way of doing things may begin to embrace current unconventional ideas.

August 7, 2018

Antibiotic prescriptions vary by season, specialty

By Theresa Pablos

Dentists prescribe millions of antibiotics, but prescription trends vary by dental specialty and time of year, which may represent an inappropriate use of antibiotics, according to new research presented at the recent 2018 International Association of Dental Research (IADR ) meeting in London.

August 5, 2018

Can ultrasound accurately measure periodontal pockets?

By Tony Edwards

Traditionally, a periodontal probe has been used to assess pocket depth. But can photoacoustic imaging offer more consistent and detailed results? A study presented at the 2018 International Association for Dental Research (IADR) meeting in London compared the two methods.

July 25, 2018

5 oral health myths your patients might believe

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

When periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg is in conversation with colleagues, his team, and his patients, he sometimes hears certain information reported as a fact. Dr. Danenberg reminds them not to believe everything they hear, starting with these five myths.

July 24, 2018

New AAP survey results can help educate dentists, consumers

By Tony Edwards

A third of people eat after they've finished their nighttime teeth-cleaning routine, according to the findings of a new survey from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP). The survey results can help inform dentists about how patients live their lives and educate consumers on the importance of proper oral care, notes AAP President Dr. Steven Daniel.

July 22, 2018

CBCT demonstrates superiority for periodontal evaluation

By Lori Roniger

Cone-beam CT (CBCT) shows promise for periodontal diagnosis, but how does its use measure up against conventional imaging? To learn more, researchers compared the results of studies on the use of CBCT for assessing periodontal conditions and parameters.

July 15, 2018

The real cost of inadequate exams

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

An inadequate exam can have repercussions for patients beyond their immediate oral care issue, writes periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg. He relates a phone call he received from a friend with pain in his upper left molar area.

July 10, 2018

Poor oral hygiene linked to increased heart disease risk

By Theresa Pablos

Poor oral health has been once again linked to cardiovascular disease (CVD). A recent study found that adults with periodontitis and poor oral hygiene habits may be at an increased risk for heart troubles.

July 9, 2018

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