Periodontics: Page 67

Study: Perio disease affects quality of life

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Peridontal disease can significantly impact a person's overall quality of life, according to a new study published in the Journal of Periodontology.

July 31, 2013

Milk combats sugar's threat to tooth enamel

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Drinking milk after eating sugary breakfast cereal reduces plaque acid levels and may prevent damage to tooth enamel, according to a study in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

July 31, 2013

W.Va. public schools to get oral health program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Students in West Virginia public schools will participate in a prevention-focused oral health program, according to an Associated Press article.

July 31, 2013

ACOG: Dental x-rays, prophies OK during pregnancy

By Kathy Kincade

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has determined that teeth cleaning and x-rays are safe for pregnant women and is urging all obstetricians and gynecologists to recommend routine oral health assessments during a patient's first prenatal visit.

July 31, 2013

Biolase awarded sterile water delivery patent

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued a new patent to Biolase for technology related to the delivery of sterile water.

July 30, 2013

Periodontal bacterium may increase Alzheimer's risk

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Poor oral hygiene or periodontal disease may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to researchers from the University of Central Lancashire School of Medicine and Dentistry.

July 29, 2013