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Diabetes, tooth loss worsen cognitive decline
By Kate Madden Yee
People who have both diabetes and tooth loss are at risk of a worse and faster cognitive decline as they age, according to a study published on March 12 in the Journal of Dental Research.
March 14, 2023
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Gene variant tied to cancers in patients with tooth loss
By Will Morton
The same genes that affect diseases in patients' mouths may be linked to other diseases, including certain types of cancer, according to research published last September in Scientific Reports.
January 22, 2023
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Milling vs. 3D printing: Which one is best for dentures?
By Alex Dagostino
When it comes to creating dentures, artificial teeth can be milled or 3D printed, but which method is more accurate? Both processes were deemed clinically acceptable in a head-to-head comparison that was published on December 1 in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.
December 12, 2022
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Experts reveal tips and tricks for fitting dentures
By Rebekah Moan
When it comes to dentures, it's paramount that they fit properly, because if they don't, it could lead to various biological complications such as denture stomatitis, epulis fissuratum, and even progressive bone loss, according to experts.
November 16, 2022
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Coding and insurance considerations for dentures
By Belle DuCharme
Whether due to periodontal disease, decay, fracture, injuries, cancer, or just plain wearing out, dental professionals are bound to replace missing teeth. Consultant Belle DuCharme shares tips for coding and getting reimbursed for dentures.
November 16, 2022
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Obesity tied to tooth loss in 1st-of-its kind study
By Alex Dagostino
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers analyzed the impact of obesity on the number and position of residual teeth by age groups in a study published in PLOS One. An increase in body mass index was tied to tooth loss.
October 17, 2022
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Week in Review: Tooth loss and mortality risk | New dental assistant laws | The latest from SmileCon
By Theresa Pablos
October 14, 2022
Tooth loss increases risk of death in older adults
By Alex Dagostino
Oral health is tied to everything from Alzheimer's disease to arthritis, but the evidence on the association between the mouth and mortality is still lacking. Researchers analyzed the link between tooth loss and death in older adults in a study published recently in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
October 9, 2022
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Are 2-appointment dentures too good to be true? Dr. Lee shares his experience
Do two-appointment dentures sound too good to be true? Most dentists have grown accustomed to the challenging and time-consuming conventional denture workflows. Molds, try-ins, fittings, and adjustments can lead to many appointments and a lot of chairtime for your patient. In this webinar from Dandy, Dr. Robert Lee from Omalee Dental shares his experience adopting a digital denture workflow.
September 20, 2022
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One denture system's drawbacks leave patients out of trial
By Alex Dagostino
Researchers compared the clinical outcome of one digital dentures system with that of conventional dentures in an article published July 16 in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. While digital systems can take fewer visits, the lack of customization left many patients ineligible for the trial.
July 24, 2022
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Affordable Dentures & Implants opens new Mich. practice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Affordable Dentures & Implants recently opened a new practice in Woodhaven, MI, focusing on tooth replacement services such as extractions, implants, and dentures.
June 23, 2022
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Hypertension and tooth loss: Which one is the cause?
By Alex Dagostino
The relationship between tooth loss and hypertension may be bidirectional, according to a study published June 2 in the Journal of Dentistry. Because of a lack of unanimity in the literature, researchers conducted the study to examine the association between the two conditions.
June 8, 2022
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