Diabetes Affects the Oral Microbiome and Fosters Periodontitis
Four years ago, the European Federation of Periodontology and the American Academy of Periodontology reported that there was no compelling evidence that diabetes.
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New Surgical Procedure Successfully Treats Peri-Implantitis
As dental implants become more common, dentists can expect to see more cases of peri-implantitis, an irreversible inflammatory disease typically caused by plaque.
- June 30, 2017
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University Calls Missing Teeth a Chronic Medical Condition
As part of National Prosthdontics Awareness Week, April 2 to April 8, the University of Louisville School of Dentistry is calling for missing.
- April 6, 2017
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Estrogen Therapy Reduces Periodontitis for Postmenopausal Women
Estrogen therapy helps women in menopause reduce hot flashes, improve heart health and bone density, and maintain levels of sexual satisfaction. Plus, the.
- February 22, 2017
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Smoking Complicates Otherwise Successful Implant Procedures
Smoking can make implant and bone integration difficult in the upper jaw, though few studies have examined how smoking affects the lower jaw..
- January 17, 2017
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Researchers Identify Genes That Cause Periodontal Disease
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report states that 47.2% of all American adults have periodontitis, the more advanced form of periodontal.
- October 6, 2016
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Beta-Blockers Prevent Bone Loss Caused by Antidepressants
Bone loss already is a key danger of oral conditions such as chronic periodontitis. But patients who take the antidepressant fluoxetine are at.
- September 12, 2016
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Beta-Blockers Prevent Bone Loss Caused by Antidepressants
Bone loss already is a key danger of oral conditions such as chronic periodontitis. But patients who take the antidepressant fluoxetine are at.
- September 12, 2016
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Despite Staining, Coffee Strengthens Teeth
There’s good news for people who need their morning cup of coffee to get through their day. In addition to other health benefits.
- September 9, 2016
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Melanocortin Agonism Tames Gum Disease and Saves Bone
The list of potential tools that dentists could use to fight gum disease keeps getting longer. Research now indicates that melanocortin agonism may.
- August 19, 2016
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