Periodontics: Page 56

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
New method helps study how oral immune cells fight diseases
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers have found a new, less invasive method to extract single, rare immune cells from the mouth to study how the mouth's natural defenses ward off infection and inflammation.
April 15, 2014
Study: Periodontal disease linked with cardiovascular risk
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Should dental health now be considered a marker of coronary heart disease? Periodontal disease was associated with cardiovascular risk in a large multicenter study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
April 10, 2014
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Study: ER visits for dental problems cost nearly $1B a year
By Donna Domino
Emergency room (ER) visits for dental problems cost nearly $1 billion per year, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association. The majority of those seeking dental ER care are poor and uninsured, the study found.
April 1, 2014
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Study: Dental professionals view periodontics differently
By Rabia Mughal
A new study that surveyed periodontists, hygienists, and general practitioners about the scope of periodontics found that most agreed surgical treatment of advanced gum and bone infection is the most important therapeutic focus of periodontists, but there was disagreement over the importance of placing implants and related procedures.
March 31, 2014
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Review confirms triclosan/copolymer effectiveness
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A research review performed by the Cochrane Collaboration has found that toothpaste containing triclosan/copolymer is effective in reducing plaque, gingivitis, bleeding gums, and tooth decay.
March 27, 2014
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