Periodontics: Page 54

Crest to remove microbeads from toothpaste
By Donna Domino
Procter & Gamble will remove polyethylene microbeads from its Crest toothpaste line after a dental hygienist spoke out about finding the blue plastic bits in patients' gums. The microbeads can trap bacteria in the gums and lead to gingivitis, according to some dental professionals, but the ADA said clinical studies show the microbeads don't pose a health risk.
September 18, 2014
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Study: Coffee may fight periodontal disease
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers at Boston University wanted to know if, since coffee contains antioxidants and antioxidants fight periodontal disease, does it follow that coffee helps fight periodontal disease? Their results were published in a new study in the Journal of Periodontology.
August 21, 2014
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Review weighs new periodontal pathogens
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In a review from the Journal of Dental Research, researchers from Brazil assessed the current weight of evidence concerning new candidate periodontal pathogens and any role they might play in the progression of periodontal disease.
August 21, 2014
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Study: Cause of periodontitis related to type 2 diabetes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Modulating the responses of B cells in blood cells may effectively treat or prevent the symptoms of type 2 diabetes and periodontitis simultaneously, according to a new study in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology.
July 31, 2014
Treating perio disease reduces costs of other medical conditions
By Donna Domino
Patients treated for periodontal disease had lower healthcare costs and fewer hospitalizations for other medical conditions, such as type 2 diabetes and coronary artery disease, according to a new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
July 17, 2014
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Study finds link between perio disease, atherosclerosis
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Chronic oral infection with the periodontal disease pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis not only causes local inflammation of the gums leading to tooth loss but is also associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis, according to a study in PLOS Pathogens.
July 14, 2014
Study: New technique analyzes human oral microbiome
By Donna Domino
U.S. scientists have applied a new technique to comprehensively analyze the human oral microbiome, providing greater knowledge of the diversity of the bacteria in the mouth, according to a study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The findings will enable researchers to examine the role of bacterial communities in health and disease.
June 30, 2014
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Study explores controversy of diode laser use in periodontal therapy
By Tony Edwards
Diode lasers may have an important role in nonsurgical periodontal therapy for some patients, especially those with diabetes or compromised health. But the use of these lasers is somewhat controversial, report the authors of a recent study in the Journal of Dental Hygiene.
June 30, 2014
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Study: Periodontitis bacteria selectively disarms immune system
By Donna Domino
The periodontal bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis acts on two molecular pathways to simultaneously block immune cells' killing ability while preserving the cells' ability to cause inflammation, according to a new study in Cell Host & Microbe.
June 17, 2014
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Complement inhibitor treatment shows promise for periodontitis
By Donna Domino
Pennsylvania researchers have found a promising new treatment for periodontitis using a component of the immune system called complement, according to a new study in the Journal of Immunology. The results show that complement-targeted therapies can interfere with disease-promoting mechanisms.
May 27, 2014
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Study: Periodontal bacteria may cause heart disease
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The same bacteria that cause periodontitis also promote heart disease, according to a study presented at the American Society for Microbiology meeting. This discovery could change the way heart disease is diagnosed and treated, the researchers noted.
May 19, 2014
AAP launches periodontal disease awareness campaign
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) is launching a national consumer awareness campaign to educate the public on the importance of prevention and early diagnosis of periodontal disease.
April 22, 2014
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