Periodontics: Page 40

Periodontal disease linked to increased cancer risk

By Theresa Pablos

Periodontal disease is associated with a 14% increase in cancer risk among older women, according to the results of a new study. Periodontal disease also significantly increased the risk of specific cancers, including breast and esophageal cancers.

August 8, 2017

Epidemic periodontitis rates found in type 2 diabetes patients

By Tony Edwards

Do you have adult patients with type 2 diabetes? Do you screen them for periodontal disease? The findings of a new study suggest the problem is wider than expected.

August 6, 2017

Is CBCT or intraoral radiology better for finding bone defects?

By Tony Edwards

Cone-beam CT (CBCT) and intraoral radiology are the most commonly used modalities to detect peri-implant bone defects. But does one outperform the other in finding these defects? Researchers compared numerous studies and came away with a surprising answer about both modalities.

August 3, 2017

Sugar causes more problems than just rotten teeth

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

You know that dietary sugars are a major cause of tooth decay, but do you know that these sugars cause more than just rotten teeth? In his latest column, Dr. Alvin Danenberg reviews some recent literature on the subject and discusses how he talks with his patients about this topic and their health.

August 1, 2017

QuickSplint gets CE Mark

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Orofacial Therapeutics' QuickSplint oral appliance has received the CE Mark, allowing the company to market the product in Europe.

July 30, 2017

Interleukin Genetics to liquidate assets

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Interleukin Genetics announced it will shut down and liquidate its assets pending shareholder approval in August.

July 24, 2017

Are periodontitis and metabolic syndrome connected?

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Dr. Alvin Danenberg notes that chronic inflammation is a symptom of both gum disease and metabolic syndrome. In his latest column, he wonders what would happen if this chronic inflammation could be brought under control and the body's cells are given a chance to heal.

July 18, 2017

Do antibiotics improve periodontitis treatment?

By Tony Edwards

What is the best treatment for your patients with severe, chronic periodontitis: subgingival debridement alone or debridement with a short course of antibiotics? A new study looked at three treatment options and found that a short course of antibiotics may help.

July 9, 2017

Top 5 columns from spring 2017

By Tony Edwards

DrBicuspid.com takes a look back at some of the most-read columns and practice management articles from spring, as measured by page views. These columns focus on a wide variety of topics, from legal cases to regional fee differences to popular columns by periodontist Alvin Danenberg, DDS.

June 27, 2017

Patients with type 2 diabetes more likely to develop periodontitis

By Tony Edwards

Periodontal disease is a major complication of diabetes mellitus. But are patients with type 2 diabetes more likely to develop periodontal disease than those with type 1 diabetes? Researchers found that type 2 diabetes patients were more likely to have periodontitis and gingivitis, and they presented their findings at the recent American Diabetes Association's annual meeting.

June 21, 2017

U.S. appeals court upholds decision for AAID over Texas board

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A U.S. appeals court has affirmed a lower court's decision in favor of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) that the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners' rule on dental specialist advertising is unconstitutional.

June 20, 2017

Study: Laser therapy reduces dentin hypersensitivity

By Theresa Pablos

With dentin hypersensitivity being one of the most common complaints of patients, general dentists and periodontists are eager to find ways to ease patient discomfort. Recent research suggests that laser therapy is a promising option.

June 12, 2017

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