Periodontics: Page 45

Can diet really reduce gum disease?

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Like you, Dr. Alvin Danenberg has to keep up with his clinical journal reading. As he writes, when performed properly, clinical research can present knowledge or proof that was previously unknown. Here he critiques two such papers that focus on gum disease and diet.

December 13, 2016

Is gum disease a key risk factor for heart disease?

By Lori Roniger

Research has demonstrated a connection between periodontal disease and coronary heart disease (CHD), but the nature of the relationship remains to be determined. To help under this association, researchers have developed a model to illustrate the possible links between periodontal disease and the pathogenesis, hallmarks, and biomarkers of CHD.

December 12, 2016

Carestream, AAP Foundation name teaching award winner

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Carestream Dental and the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Foundation have given the Dr. D. Walter Cohen Teaching Award to Guo-Hao (Alex) Lin, DDS.

December 6, 2016

The new gingival inflammation code: Part 2 -- Case examples

By Patti DiGangi, RDH

In the first part of this series, Patti DiGangi introduced the new dental code for gingival inflammation. She wrote that this code fills a gap in exiting insurance codes and has the power to finally bring the medical relevance to gingivitis treatment. The second part of her series offers case examples and discusses opportunities for practices.

December 6, 2016

The new gingival inflammation code: Part 1 -- Opportunity or chaos?

By Patti DiGangi, RDH

There have been very few times in the history of dentistry that a single innovation or technology has been the catalyst for radically changing the game. This is one of those times. However, as Patti DiGangi writes, this game-changer isn't a high-tech gadget. It's an insurance code.

November 29, 2016

Study finds 99% of obese kids have inflamed gums

By Theresa Pablos

The vast majority of overweight and obese children show signs of gingivitis, according to a study in Diabetes Care. While the study was relatively small, the authors highlight the need for a multidisciplinary approach to care for children with excess body fat.

November 17, 2016

Interleukin Genetics increases revenues for Q3

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Interleukin Genetics reported a significant increase in revenue for the third quarter of 2016 compared with the same quarter of 2015.

November 14, 2016

Dental Excellence Awards nominating ending soon

By Tony Edwards

Join hundreds of your peers and colleagues in participating in the nominations process for the 2016 DrBicuspid.com Dental Excellence Awards. You only have until midnight on November 18 to make your voice heard and help honor researchers, companies, educators, and institutions that make dentistry stand out.

November 10, 2016

The new-product roundup from DrBicuspid.com

By Tony Edwards

Over the last month, companies have introduced a nasal anesthetic, a scanner, a handpiece, toothpastes, loupes, and more. Here's a look at the latest new products recently launched from St. Renatus, Brasseler USA, 3M, and others.

November 6, 2016

Interleukin Genetics launches new inflammation management program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Interleukin Genetics has released a new inflammation management program for patients at elevated risk for severe periodontitis.

November 2, 2016

2016 Dental Excellence Awards nominating continues

By Tony Edwards

The nominating process continues for the 2016 DrBicuspid.com Dental Excellence Awards, giving you the chance to tell us who should be nominated for dentistry's most prestigious awards. Categories include Best New Restoratives Material, Best Practice Management Consultant, Best New Operatory Product, and more. There are eight categories in all.

November 2, 2016

Are periodontitis patients at risk for atrial fibrillation?

By Tony Edwards

Are patients with periodontitis more likely to be at risk for atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter? In the first population-based study to look at a possible link between periodontitis and atrial fibrillation, researchers from Taiwan report results that may have implications for your patients.

October 31, 2016

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