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Tag: DENTISTRY/PERIODONTAL DISEASE
Link between periodontitis and cardiovascular disease in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis
Rates of both periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease are elevated in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis. New research published in Arthritis & Rheumatology suggests that immune responses to certain bacteria that cause periodontal disease may play a role in patients’ higher…
Dentists from RUDN University found a reason for early deterioration of dental implants
A team of dentists from RUDN University confirmed that a change in the dominant side of chewing is a reason for the early deterioration of dental implants. Such a change makes it more difficult for a patient to get accustomed…
Study: How saliva is made
Research reveals the details of how salivary glands collectively produce the constellation of proteins found in saliva, opening the door to important medical research
Your own stem cells can grow missing bones
Can help millions of people who are partially lacking teeth
Teeth grinding and facial pain increase due to coronavirus stress and anxiety
Tel Aviv University study finds that 50% of Israeli women suffer from excessive teeth grinding and/or pain in facial muscles
Rise in antibiotics prescribed to dental patients in England during COVID-19 lockdown
FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) releases new White Paper on antibiotic resistance to mark World Antimicrobial Awareness Week
Boron nitride nanofilms for protection from bacterial and fungal infections
NUST MISIS material scientists have presented antibacterial nano-coatings based on boron nitride, which are highly effective against microbial pathogens (up to 99.99%). They can become a safe alternative to the usual antibiotics in implantology since they do not have typical…
Mechanism linking gum disease to heart disease, other inflammatory conditions discovered
Researchers at the University of Toronto have found first evidence that neutrophil immune cell activity is the missing link connecting periodontal disease with heart disease, cancer, and other inflammatory conditions
Light stimulation makes bones heavier
Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) show that laser irradiation inhibits expression of the osteogenesis inhibitor protein sclerostin without causing inflammation, providing a potential therapeutic option for osteoporosis Tokyo, Japan – Osteoporosis is a disease in which bone…
Best materials for border molding in complete dentures fabrication
Edentulous jaw is a condition where either the upper (maxilla) or the lower (mandible) jaw is missing all teeth. In medical practice, it could be treated by placement of a complete denture. Previous research has already pointed that the application…
Parents less aware when their kids vape than when they smoke
UCSF study says strict household rules are best way to prevent tobacco use
Forsyth researchers demonstrate how changing the stem cell response to inflammation may reverse periodontal disease
Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a serious infection that affects nearly 50 percent of Americans aged 30 years and older. If left unchecked, periodontal disease can destroy the jawbone and lead to tooth loss. The disease is…
Pathogens in the mouth induce oral cancer
Pathogens found in tissues that surround the teeth contribute to a highly aggressive type of oral cancer, according to a study published 1st October in the open-access journal PLOS Pathogens by Yvonne Kapila of the University of California, San Francisco,…
Breakthrough for tomorrow’s dentistry
New knowledge on the cellular makeup and growth of teeth can expedite developments in regenerative dentistry – a biological therapy for damaged teeth – as well as the treatment of tooth sensitivity. The study, which was conducted by researchers at…
Researchers ask: how sustainable is your toothbrush?
Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have examined the sustainability of different models of the most commonly used oral health product – the toothbrush – to ascertain which is best for the planet and associated human health. Although the toothbrush is…
Oral radiography can reveal chronic coronary artery disease
A study found a link between carotid artery calcification observable in radiographs and coronary artery disease as well as several oral infections.
Scientists sink teeth into identifying several new bacteria that cause dental caries
New study genetically sequences the oral microbial communities of Japanese university students to reveal more microbes that could cause dental cavities
First large-scale study of preschooler tooth decay in Yuma, Ariz., and island of Hawai’i
With funding through the Southwest Health Equity Research Collaborative, Northern Arizona University researchers are partnering with the University of Hawai’i to investigate biological, socioeconomic factors driving early childhood caries
Stopping tooth decay before it starts — without killing bacteria
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2020 — Oral bacteria are ready to spring into action the moment a dental hygienist finishes scraping plaque off a patient’s teeth. Eating sugar or other carbohydrates causes the bacteria to quickly rebuild this tough and sticky…
New guidelines for managing mucositis now available
Updated clinical practice guidelines for managing mucositis, a very common and often debilitating complication of cancer therapy, was recently published in the journal Cancer . Patients experiencing mucositis often require enteral or parenteral nutrition, consume more opioids, and experience more…
Atomic force microscopy reveals nanoscale dental erosion from beverages
KAIST researchers used atomic force microscopy to quantitatively evaluate how acidic and sugary drinks affect human tooth enamel at the nanoscale level. This novel approach is useful for measuring mechanical and morphological changes that occur over time during enamel erosion…
Ultra-small, parasitic bacteria found in groundwater, moose — and you
Inside your mouth right now, there is a group of bacteria whose closest relatives can also be found in the belly of a moose, in dogs, cats, and dolphins, and in groundwater deep under the Earth’s surface. In a stunning…
Virginia Tech researchers discover that mouth bacterium may cause colon cancer to spread
A diverse array of bacteria live in the human mouth as part of a vital ecosystem known as the oral microbiome. Virginia Tech researchers have discovered that one of these common bacteria can leave the mouth and potentially cause existing…
Wyss Institute’s tough gel licensed to Amend Surgical for oral surgery applications
Medical device company will pursue development of strong, biocompatible adhesive that could replace sutures and dental membranes
Virginia Tech researchers discover that mouth bacterium may cause colon cancer to spread
A diverse array of bacteria live in the human mouth as part of a vital ecosystem known as the oral microbiome. Virginia Tech researchers have discovered that one of these common bacteria can leave the mouth and potentially cause existing…
Wyss Institute’s tough gel licensed to Amend Surgical for oral surgery applications
Medical device company will pursue development of strong, biocompatible adhesive that could replace sutures and dental membranes
NYU Dentistry awarded $2 million to train dentists to treat people with disabilities
Through new training program funding, ‘bridging the gap’ aims to expand dental workforce with skills and commitment to patients with disabilities and complex medical conditions
NYU Dentistry awarded $2 million to train dentists to treat people with disabilities
Through new training program funding, ‘bridging the gap’ aims to expand dental workforce with skills and commitment to patients with disabilities and complex medical conditions
Simple oral health steps help improve elite athletes’ performance
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Could the cure for IBD be inside your mouth?
A new study describes how poor oral health may worsen gut inflammation
Could the cure for IBD be inside your mouth?
A new study describes how poor oral health may worsen gut inflammation
Bacteria in Chinese pickles can prevent cavities — Ben-Gurion University study
BEER-SHEVA, Israel…June 11, 2020 – Can a probiotic derived from Chinese pickles prevent cavities? That seems to be the case, according to a study by researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Chengdu University in China. Pickles are an…
Bacteria in Chinese pickles can prevent cavities — Ben-Gurion University study
BEER-SHEVA, Israel…June 11, 2020 – Can a probiotic derived from Chinese pickles prevent cavities? That seems to be the case, according to a study by researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Chengdu University in China. Pickles are an…
Largest study to date of electronic dental records reviews understudied populations
Data is from solo and small practice dentists where most Americans receive dental care
Largest study to date of electronic dental records reviews understudied populations
Data is from solo and small practice dentists where most Americans receive dental care
Electronic cigarettes trigger an inflammatory response that may set the stage for gum disease
Adverse effects of electronic cigarettes on the disease-naive oral microbiome
A few months of vaping puts healthy people on the brink of oral disease
Study findings call into question claims that e-cigarettes are safe, researchers say
Electronic cigarettes trigger an inflammatory response that may set the stage for gum disease
Adverse effects of electronic cigarettes on the disease-naive oral microbiome
A few months of vaping puts healthy people on the brink of oral disease
Study findings call into question claims that e-cigarettes are safe, researchers say
Stimulating immune cleanup crew offers a possibility for treating rare disorder
Compounds that mimicked the process known as efferocytosis alleviated signs of leukocyte adhesion deficiency type-1 in an animal model, according to work led by the University of Pennsylvania’s George Hajishengallis
Stimulating immune cleanup crew offers a possibility for treating rare disorder
Compounds that mimicked the process known as efferocytosis alleviated signs of leukocyte adhesion deficiency type-1 in an animal model, according to work led by the University of Pennsylvania’s George Hajishengallis
Pain doesn’t take a holiday: Dental opioids study points to need for better prescribing
Though non-opioid painkillers can be just as effective, patients having dental procedures just before weekends and holidays are more likely to fill prescriptions for opioids
Journal of Dental Research special issue explores a new era for the oral microbiome
The June 2020 issue of Journal of Dental Research brings together a collection of the latest research on the oral microbiome. This issue includes reviews and reports of new tools for analyzing microbial communities and for cultivating microbial species.
Journal of Dental Research special issue explores a new era for the oral microbiome
The June 2020 issue of Journal of Dental Research brings together a collection of the latest research on the oral microbiome. This issue includes reviews and reports of new tools for analyzing microbial communities and for cultivating microbial species.
Cavity-causing bacteria assemble an army of protective microbes on human teeth
Examining bacteria growing on toddlers’ teeth, a team from the University of Pennsylvania and Georgia Tech found that the microbes’ spatial organization is crucial to how they cause tooth decay
Cavity-causing bacteria assemble an army of protective microbes on human teeth
Examining bacteria growing on toddlers’ teeth, a team from the University of Pennsylvania and Georgia Tech found that the microbes’ spatial organization is crucial to how they cause tooth decay
Journal of Dental Research study: Fluoridation is not associated with increase in osteosarcoma
Study published in the Journal of Dental Research demonstrates that community water fluoridation is not associated with increased risk of osteosarcoma
New drug formulation could treat Candida infections
With antimicrobial resistance (AMR) increasing around the world, new research led by the University of Bristol has shown a new drug formulation could possibly be used in antifungal treatments against Candida infections. Candida albicans , a well-known yeast usually seen…
New drug formulation could treat Candida infections
With antimicrobial resistance (AMR) increasing around the world, new research led by the University of Bristol has shown a new drug formulation could possibly be used in antifungal treatments against Candida infections. Candida albicans , a well-known yeast usually seen…