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Dental News
Periodontitis may double chances of cognitive decline, study says
MINNEAPOLIS, U.S.: Scientists have frequently linked some forms of periodontal disease with other inflammatory diseases, and now a new study has suggested ...
EFP publishes first international consensus guidelines for periodontitis treatment
BRUSSELS, Belgium: In 2018, the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) released a new global classification system for periodontal health, diseases and...
New paradigm in aesthetic restoration
This article presents a case of aesthetic restoration of anterior teeth using KATANA Zirconia Ultra Translucent Multi Layered (UTML; Kuraray Noritake ...
Management of iatrogenic pulpal floor perforation in a mandibular molar with MTA and PRF
This was a challenging case with the combined issues of a failed root canal therapy and an iatrogenic perforation of the floor of the pulp chamber. Though ...
Researchers link amoeba to severe periodontitis
BERLIN, Germany: For the first time, researchers from Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin have shown that the amoeba Entamoeba gingivalis, commonly found...
The role of interdental cleaning for oral health, general health and quality of life
Recent research shows that oral health is an essential prerequisite for people’s well-being and quality of life. In order to reach the global goals for ...
Periodontist Dr Chris Barker talks successful periodontitis treatment
Dr Chris Barker is an experienced periodontist who provides the full scope of specialist periodontics. On Thursday, 9 April, he will be presenting a webinar...
EFP and WHF release consensus report on links between periodontal and cardiovascular health
BRUSSELS, Belgium/GENEVA, Switzerland: Though various associations between periodontal health and cardiovascular health have previously been explored, a ...
Radical oral intervention not necessary before stem cell transplants, study says
BASEL, Switzerland/HELSINKI, Finland: Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation is used to treat cancers and severe blood and autoimmune diseases. Owing to ...
BIOLASE launches Epic Hygiene laser for dental hygienists
IRVINE, Calif., U.S.: BIOLASE, the global leader in dental lasers, recently announced the launch of its new Epic Hygiene laser at the Greater New York ...
Swedish thesis confirms link between periodontitis and risk of cardiovascular diseases
MALMÖ, Sweden: Tooth loss, the final outcome of periodontitis, has previously been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. A study ...
Interview: Diets rich in plant foods are increasingly associated with healthy ageing
“The world of plants is fascinating,” Prof. Marcello Iriti says, in starting off the interview. “Since the beginning of humanity, plants have ...
Researchers find link between obesity and periodontal disease
CLEVELAND, U.S.: Obesity and periodontal disease remain the most common noncommunicable diseases in the U.S. A recent study has explored the effect of ...
Periodontitis could increase stroke risk, new study says
BELÉM, Brazil/RUGBY, UK: A recent study has investigated the association between stroke and periodontitis, one of the most common human diseases affecting ...
Smoking cessation may decrease risk of tooth loss
SÃO PAULO, Brazil: Smoking cessation has been shown to have a positive impact on the outcome of periodontal therapy. Previous reviews have addressed the ...
Perio Workshop 2019 develops new guidelines for treating periodontitis
BRUSSELS, Belgium: A major step forward for an evidence-based, more effective approach to the treatment of Stage I, II and III periodontitis has been the ...
New biodegradable rods may deliver better antibiotic treatment for periodontitis patients
HALLE (SAALE), Germany: As has been well established, the prevalence of periodontal disease globally remains quite high despite increased awareness of the ...
Interview: Prof. Phoebus Madianos next EuroPerio chairman
Prof. Phoebus Madianos is a professor of in the Department of Periodontics and Dean of the School of Dentistry at the National and Kapodistrian University ...
Want to maintain good oral health? Start eating smarter
KRIENS, Switzerland: With an estimated 743 million people affected, periodontitis is a major global health burden. The condition is usually initiated by ...
Study questions effect of periodontal therapy on hypertension
LONDON, UK: The discussion around a link between periodontitis and hypertension is not new. Acknowledging this and the fact that there is still not enough ...
Interview: “The link between oral disease and oxidative stress is still not that widely known”
Dr Lenka Banasova runs her own dental centre, Pearl Dental, in the Slovakian capital of Bratislava, where she has a passionate staff of dentists, dental ...
Interview: “Naturally occurring substances will find their place in oral health”
A graduate of the specialisation programme in periodontics at the University of Zurich in Switzerland, Dr Alex Solderer mostly treats severe cases of ...
Study links undetected glucose disorders with periodontitis
STOCKHOLM, Sweden: The need for greater interdisciplinary communication among healthcare professionals is becoming increasingly evident. A recent study, for...
Interview: “For most people, toothbrushing is an unconscious action. iTOP changes this.”
Although toothbrushing is the most decisive factor in preventing oral disease, only a few patients and dental professionals know how to brush perfectly. ...
Interview: “Bruxism requires dentists to look beyond the mouth”
The Greeks had a word for what we now refer to as bruxism: brychein—the grinding or gnashing of teeth. With references to this “gnashing of teeth” in ...
Researchers develop new periodontitis treatment method
LOS ANGELES, U.S.: Recent studies showing an increase in patients with periodontitis, as well as studies linking it with Alzheimer’s disease, have led to ...
Naturally enhanced protection with CURAPROX Perio Plus+
Swiss oral health company CURADEN has released CURAPROX Perio Plus+, a new generation of antiseptic mouthwashes, gel and toothpaste containing just the ...
W&H sets new standards in periodontology with NIWOP
In 2018, W&H unveiled the “No Implantology without Periodontology” (NIWOP) treatment workflow. With this workflow, W&H highlights the importance of a ...
Periodontal disease bacterium appears to drive Alzheimer’s disease
LOUISVILLE, KY, U.S.: A new study has shown that Porphyromonas gingivalis, the bacterium commonly associated with chronic periodontal disease, has an ...
Researchers find possible link between bruxism and periodontitis
OKAYAMA, Japan: In a recent study, researchers from Okayama University investigated whether involuntary masseter muscle activity showed any specific pattern...