Study seeks best cleanser for denture biofilm

2018-02-06

While keeping dentures clean can be a challenge, it is important for a patient’s oral health to try to eliminate Candida albicans biofilm that grows

Oral bacteria’s role in healthy blood pressure

2018-02-06

My recent column on the use of essential oils has led to many positive conversations with HuangshanDental.com readers. I wanted to continue this discussion by

Review confirms link between perio disease and diabetes

2018-01-29

A new systematic review further supports the link between periodontal disease and diabetes. Periodontal treatment moderately but significantly improved glycemic control in patients with diabetes,

Study: Sleep apnea increases risk of stroke recurrence

2018-01-25

Stroke survivors who also have sleep apnea are more likely to experience another stroke or even die, according to a study presented this week at

ADA Foundation names continuity of care grant winners

2018-01-24

The ADA Foundation has announced three organizations as the recipients of its 2018 Give Kids A Smile Continuity of Care Grants. The Oklahoma City Indian

Study: Periodontal disease increases stroke damage

2018-01-24

Chronic periodontitis can increase the damage from an ischemic stroke, according to a small animal study presented this week at the American Stroke Association’s International

Does bariatric surgery increase caries risk?

2018-01-23

Bariatric surgery is a good option for treating obesity in certain patients, but it can cause some gastrointestinal complications and oral problems. Does it increase

Certain oral bacteria may help prevent head and neck cancer

2018-01-16

Can maintaining a healthy oral microbiome reduce the risk of head and neck cancer? Since research suggests a relationship between oral bacteria and these types

The domino effect of disease: The mouth and bowel disease

2017-12-26

I tell my patients that the onset and progression of disease are like the domino effect. Dominoes standing up one after another in a line,

Top 5 columns from fall 2017

2017-12-21

HuangshanDental.com takes a look back at the five most-read columns and practice management articles from fall 2017, as measured by page views. These columns focus

Does perio treatment benefit cardiovascular disease patients?

2017-12-06

Periodontal treatment is beneficial for patients with cardiovascular disease, right? Not so fast. A systematic review of high-quality research on the topic found scarce evidence