Periodontics: Page 56

Byproducts of gum disease bacteria can incite oral cancer growth

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Byproducts from two bacteria prevalent in periodontal disease incite the growth of deadly Kaposi's sarcoma-related lesions and tumors in the mouth, according to researchers from Case Western Reserve University.

February 27, 2014

Bacteria in 1,000-year-old plaque similar to current oral bacteria

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

An international team of experts has discovered disease-causing bacteria in a German Medieval population that are the same or very similar to inflammatory disease-causing bacteria in humans today.

February 24, 2014

Health coaching helps diabetes patients improve oral health

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have helped a large group of patients with diabetes improve their oral health by using health coaching.

February 10, 2014

Study: Dental setting useful in early detection of diabetes

By Rabia Mughal

There is a lot of supportive literature on screening dental patients for conditions such as hypertension and cholesterol, and now a new field trial has found that the dental setting can play an important role in identifying patients who may have diabetes or prediabetes.

January 28, 2014

Leaders in Dentistry: Dr. Stuart Froum -- Part 2

By Rob Goszkowski

In part 1 of the latest installment of the Leaders in Dentistry series, Dr. Stuart Froum, president of the American Academy of Periodontology, discussed the lag in implant dentistry's adoption in the U.S. and the barriers before it. In part 2, he discusses when it is appropriate to pursue an implant-centric treatment plan.

January 23, 2014

Leaders in Dentistry: Dr. Stuart Froum -- Part 1

By Rob Goszkowski

When is it appropriate to place an implant? What is the difference between a surviving versus a successful implant? DrBicuspid.com asked these questions and more during a conversation with Dr. Stuart Froum, president of the American Academy of Periodontology.

January 22, 2014

Study suggests link between perio disease and oral cancer

By Rabia Mughal

The oral-systemic link has become increasingly important as researchers have connected periodontal disease with conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and pregnancy complications. Now, a new study has found a possible association between periodontal disease and oral cancer.

December 26, 2013

Obesity predicts periodontal therapy outcomes

By Rob Goszkowski

The effects of obesity on health are widespread, but its impact on nonsurgical periodontal therapy outcomes is nearly as significant as smoking, according to a new study in the Journal of Dental Research.

December 23, 2013

NY hospital gets grant for dental care

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital in Syracuse, NY, has received a $65,000 grant to integrate preventive dental and oral health screenings into routine physical exams.

December 15, 2013

Perio therapy may affect mortality in hemodialysis patients

By Rabia Mughal

Poor oral health, including chronic periodontitis, is a common finding in hemodialysis patients, and now researchers from Brazil have provided preliminary evidence that periodontal therapy may improve the survival rate of these patients.

December 10, 2013

Kaiser faces protests after cutting periodontal hygienist program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Kaiser Permanente is facing opposition in Oregon following its decision to eliminate the periodontal hygienist classification from its union contract, according to a news story in the Lund Report.

December 9, 2013

New oral care line for babies comes to market

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A new line of oral care products for babies, Happy Teeth, has been introduced. These products contain no abrasives, artificial preservatives, flavors, or colors, and include xylitol.

December 9, 2013

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