Periodontics

Why one practitioner has been using the Waterlase laser from BIOLASE for more than a decade.

New research shows that certain oral bacteria that cause periodontal disease may also cause esophageal cancer.

New research suggests a link between periodontitis and stomach cancer.

Hygienists are often pressed for time, but periodontal exams shouldn’t be overlooked.

The proceedings will appear in the October issue of the Journal of Periodontology.

A team led by engineers has developed a more comprehensive way to detect gum disease.

How the LANAP protocol aids in treating gum disease and reducing patients’ risk for developing other harmful diseases.

Researchers found that older women with a history of periodontal disease may be more at risk for site-specific cancers, including esophageal and gallbladder cancer.

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have discovered that diabetes causes changes in the oral microbiome that lead to inflammation and risk of bone loss.

One periodontist on the benefits of the new OmniOptic loupes from Orascoptic.The benefit of dental loupes is their ability to enhance fine details within the patient’s mouth while also working to improve the practitioner’s overall ergonomics. Unfortunately, high-powered magnification loupes are often too heavy and cumbersome for users with weight sensitivity on their bridge.  

A new study has discovered a link between the presence of a common periodontal pathogen and difficulty conceiving.

Researchers at Columbia University have discovered a link between periodontal disease and habitual marijuana use.

The results of the study were presented at The International Liver Congress in Amsterdam.

Preventing infection in your mouth is key to maintaining your overall health.

Leaving periodontal care solely to hygienists can have a negative impact on your dental practice.

Prevention is key for your overall health-and your pocketbook.

A new study finds links between estrogen therapy and reducing tooth and gum diseases in postmenopausal women.

Poor oral health, gum disease and endentulism have all been linked by researchers to life-threatening conditions.

Insurance companies announce new options for coverage.

A new study from The University of Melbourne has potentially found a cure for periodontitis.

Kara RDH answers 5 questions you had, ranging from frustrations with dentists to advice about assisted hygiene.

A new gingivitis code with help you to provide your patients with the full care they deserve.

We take a look at some of the most interesting and engaging dental studies and discoveries from 2016.

Kara Vavrosky, RDH answers some of the most interesting questions hygienists had for her this month.

14 questions patients ask in their initial periodontal consultation, and how and why you need to be able to answer them.

Chinese researchers have found that individuals with periodontal disease-also known as gum disease-might be at an increased risk of developing lung cancer. The report, published ahead-of-print in the Journal of Periodontology, found that individuals with periodontal disease have a 1.24-fold increased risk of developing lung cancer.

Getting high may mean new lows for dental health: A recent study has found that cannabis users suffer from higher rates of periodontal disease than their weed-free peers.

A new study found a surprising link between periodontal disease and testosterone levels.