Oral bacteria linked to hypertension risk
2010-06-22
People with a significant burden of periodontal bacteria are more than three times as likely to have hypertension as those with low levels of such
dental hygiene
Evidence-based dentistry not just for dentists
2010-06-21
Evidence-based dentistry is not a new concept. But over the years it has more often been associated with general dentists and specialists than the rest
Bioluminescence can rapidly assess caries risk
2010-06-21
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-driven bioluminescence — a way of measuring visible light generated from ATP contained in bacteria — can be used chairside to rapidly assess
Baby teeth decay may be linked to obesity
2010-06-21
A preliminary University at Buffalo study of young children undergoing treatment for cavities in their baby teeth found that nearly 28% had a body mass
Oragenics gets $500K government grant
2010-06-14
Oragenics, makers of ProBiora probiotic treatment for oral diseases, has received a National Science Foundation grant of $500,000 to support its research into a new
Patients, volunteers contract hepatitis at free dental clinic
2010-06-08
Three patients and two volunteers participating in a free dental clinic in West Virginia last summer contracted acute hepatitis B afterward, and health officials are
HPV status improves oropharyngeal cancer survival
2010-06-07
The presence of human papillomavirus (HPV) in tumors is the most important predictor of survival for people diagnosed with oropharyngeal cancer, according to a new
Forsyth Institute contributes to microbiome project
2010-06-07
Scientists from the Forsyth Institute have provided more oral bacteria to the Human Microbiome Project than any other organization, according to the institute. The project
Fit people have fewer perio problems
2010-06-03
Physically fit people suffered from less periodontitis in a study published in the Journal of Periodontology (May 17, 2010). Previous studies have found that obese
Hu-Friedy launches implant maintenance care kit
2010-06-02
Hu-Friedy has introduced an implant maintenance care starter kit featuring implant-safe probes and scalers, as well as protocol for best practices. The Hu-Friedy Total Solution
Students develop low-cost dental suction device
2010-05-23
Five Rice University students have created a portable dental suction device, an inexpensive, battery-powered version of the vacuum system commonly used in dentists’ offices. Faculty
Perio treatment may help patients with type 2 diabetes
2010-05-11
The treatment of periodontal disease in patients with type 2 diabetes may lower their blood sugar levels, according to a new study (Cochrane Database of
