Periodontics: Page 41

Some chlorhexidine mouthwashes may be better than others

By Lori Roniger

Chlorhexidine is known for reducing plaque, but how do mouthwashes with varying chlorhexidine concentration levels compare? Researchers tested three chlorhexidine solutions to see which was better at combating plaque and gingivitis, and they found some unexpected differences.

September 13, 2017

Are periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis linked?

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

At first glance, periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis may not seem to have anything in common. However, periodontist Alvin Danenberg digs into the research and finds they may have more common ground than first thought.

September 12, 2017

How peri-implant disease is evolving

By Lori Roniger

How prevalent is peri-implant disease? And what are its pathogenesis and risk factors, as well as the best ways to diagnosis and treat it? An expert on inflammation and regeneration offered practical device on the changing facets of this increasingly common condition.

September 7, 2017

What is myth and what is reality?

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg notes that sometimes we can all take certain teachings about health for granted. However, the battle is figuring out what is myth and what is reality when it comes to your patient's care. He advocates asking questions to come to practical conclusions.

August 29, 2017

Researchers create gum that detects peri-implantitis

By Theresa Pablos

Researchers have created a chewing gum that tastes bitter when patients have inflammation around one or more dental implants. The gum may one day be used as an early detection method for peri-implantitis to help prevent bone loss associated with severe forms of the disease.

August 23, 2017

What is your patient's mouth worth?

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Your patients may take for granted that they can eat almost anything they want and enjoy the taste and chewing satisfaction of the food. Periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg wonders if patients would take better care of their oral health if a value and a cost were assigned.

August 15, 2017

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

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