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Dental problems linked to heart disease -- again
By Theresa Pablos
Once again, an oral health condition has been linked to heart disease. A new study found that dental patients with prevalent calculus ended up developing chest pain, or angina pectoris, significantly more often than patients with healthy teeth and gums.
July 6, 2016
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Hu-Friedy adds to instrument line
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental instrument and product manufacturer Hu-Friedy has announced an addition to its EverEdge 2.0 line of hand instruments.
July 4, 2016
IADR study: Is gingivitis likely in pregnant women?
By Tony Edwards
Women who are pregnant are likely to have moderate to severe gingivitis and may need regular care to maintain their oral health, according to a new study presented on June 23 at the International Association for Dental Research general session in Seoul, South Korea.
June 27, 2016
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Study links perio disease and long-term marijuana use
By Donna Domino
Long-term marijuana use is associated with periodontal disease, according to a new study in JAMA Psychiatry. However, chronic pot smokers did not develop other health problems associated with tobacco use, such as decreased lung function and increased inflammation.
June 20, 2016
2014 01 15 17 47 44 116 Marijuana 200
Legal Cases: Brain abscess from alleged failure to treat perio disease
By William S. Spiegel and Marc R. Leffler, DDS
A 47-year-old photographer with periodontal disease and active purulent discharge experienced a seizure eight days after periodontal treatment. As William S. Spiegel and Dr. Marc R. Leffler document, what happened next is a reminder that all antibiotic situations have to be evaluated carefully.
June 20, 2016
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Hu-Friedy introduces new device
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental instrument and product manufacturer Hu-Friedy has introduced a new device for biofilm removal.
June 19, 2016
Geistlich Pharma launches new package size for Bio-Oss
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Geistlich Pharma North America has introduced a new package size for its Bio-Oss bone substitute.
May 17, 2016
Interleukin Genetics reports increased Q1 revenues
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Interleukin Genetics reported an increase in revenues for the first quarter of 2016.
May 16, 2016
Interleukin moves closer to U.S. patent for PerioPredict
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Interleukin Genetics moved closer to patent protection for its PerioPredict genetic risk test as the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued a notice of allowance for a patent.
April 26, 2016
Study: Oral bacteria linked to pancreatic cancer risk
By Donna Domino
When certain bacteria are found in a patient's mouth, it may indicate an increased risk for pancreatic cancer, according to a study presented by U.S. researchers at the recent meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research.
April 25, 2016
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Periodontic, hygiene speakers named for Siroworld
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentsply Sirona has announced four speakers for the periodontic/hygiene track at the inaugural Siroworld event in August.
April 21, 2016
Interleukin's PerioPredict gets New England coverage
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Interleukin Genetics' PerioPredict genetic risk test will now be covered by New England's Comprehensive Benefit Administrators' (CBA) Freedom Dental Plan after an April 21 agreement between Interleukin and Reimbursement Specialists, a CBA company.
April 21, 2016
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