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New data break down dentist stats by state, specialty
By Theresa Pablos
General dentists are once again the most common type of dentists, according to newly published data from the Kaiser Family Foundation. The data break down dentist statistics by gender, specialty, and state.
April 9, 2018
2016 09 15 14 21 56 951 Dental Team 400
JADA: People with diabetes visit the dentist less often
By Theresa Pablos
New research published in the Journal of the American Dental Association found a link between a patient's diabetes status and dental visits. People with diabetes and prediabetes visit the dentist less frequently than those without diabetes, the study found.
April 5, 2018
2016 09 23 15 10 42 184 Diabetes 400
The 4 pillars of health
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
When patients visit periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg, it is usually to talk about gum health or other issues. However, what he sees in an increasing number of his patients is some form of chronic disease. For these and other patients, Dr. Danenberg goes back to basics and has a wider-ranging conversation encompassing the four pillars of health.
April 3, 2018
2016 08 22 14 15 49 958 Danenberg Alvin 400
NIDCR gives $2M for perio disease and diabetes research
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has awarded researchers from the New York University College of Dentistry and the University of Pennsylvania Dental Medicine a $2.2 million, five-year grant to study diabetes-related periodontal disease and bone loss.
April 1, 2018
Tooth-related factors linked to perio bone loss
By Lori Roniger
Tooth-related factors are linked to periodontal disease but systemic factors aren't, according to research presented at the recent 2018 American Association of Dental Research meeting. Results indicated that older patients are still vulnerable to bone loss, but minimally invasive treatments may reduce this risk.
March 28, 2018
2017 07 07 13 34 02 577 Teeth Periodontal Disease 400
Tooth loss in middle age linked to heart disease
By Theresa Pablos
Losing at least two teeth in middle age is linked to an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to new research presented at a 2018 American Heart Association meeting in New Orleans.
March 25, 2018
2016 08 29 15 19 24 260 Heart Health Stethoscope 400
New study links missing teeth and diabetes risk
By Tony Edwards
Is there a link between missing teeth and a patient's risk of developing diabetes? The findings of a new study, presented on March 19 at the 2018 Endocrine Society annual meeting, suggest there is. Researchers found a connection between a decline in glucose tolerance and an increased number of missing teeth.
March 20, 2018
2016 09 23 15 10 42 184 Diabetes 400
Fad diets and oral health
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
Periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg was forwarded an email about fad diets and their effects on oral health, including bad breath and dehydration. The practical issues for Dr. Danenberg, however, are what is a fad diet and what do you tell your patients about these diets and their side effects.
March 20, 2018
2016 08 22 14 15 49 958 Danenberg Alvin 400
Should you recommend flossing to your patients? It depends
By Lori Roniger
How does flossing compare with other interdental oral hygiene aids for maintaining periodontal health? Could the longstanding dominance of floss be heading for a further tumble? Researchers analyzed the existing evidence in a new study and reached some interesting conclusions.
March 13, 2018
2016 08 03 14 23 11 590 Flossing 400
What do you tell your patients about detoxification?
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
Patients spend billions of dollars each year in the U.S. on so-called detoxification products. When periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg's patients ask him about the detoxification process and these products, he tries to consistently remind them that there are other methods that may be more effective and safer.
March 6, 2018
2016 08 22 14 15 49 958 Danenberg Alvin 400
Can CBCT accurately measure periodontal pockets?
By Tony Edwards
An accurate measurement of a patient's periodontal pockets is needed for proper treatment planning. What if there were a way to image these pockets with cone-beam CT (CBCT) so you knew their depth more precisely? A new study took the first steps down this road.
February 21, 2018
2017 02 08 15 49 03 276 Cbct System 400
Advice can be found in the most unusual places
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
Dr. Alvin Danenberg was recently encouraged by a fellow dentist to understand the science of evidence as it applies to taking care of a patient's mouth. As he writes, the only problem is that this dentist based his science on the view that the mouth is an island unto itself with little influence from anywhere else in the body.
February 20, 2018
2016 08 22 14 15 49 958 Danenberg Alvin 400
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