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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
2017 08 23 11 20 05 158 Gum 400
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
2016 08 22 14 15 49 958 Danenberg Alvin 400
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
2017 07 07 13 34 02 577 Teeth Periodontal Disease 400
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
2016 09 23 15 10 42 184 Diabetes 400
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
2017 08 03 14 25 01 143 Cbct 3 D Implants 400
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
2016 08 22 14 15 49 958 Danenberg Alvin 400
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
2016 08 22 14 15 49 958 Danenberg Alvin 400
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
2017 07 07 13 34 02 577 Teeth Periodontal Disease 400
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
2016 12 28 17 05 57 851 Top 5 400
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
2016 09 23 15 10 42 184 Diabetes 400
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