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Study: Gum Disease May Increase Lung Cancer Risk
by American Academy of PeriodontologyAn analysis of existing research reveals possible link between periodontal disease and the leading cause of cancer death Chinese researchers have found that individuals with periodontal disease—also known as gum disease—might be at an increased risk of developing lung cancer.…
Hyaluronic Acid Against Oral Lesions, A Trending Topic At The Journées Dentaires Internationales Du Qubéec 2016
by Oral HealthDuring the 46th Journées dentaires internationales du Québec (JDIQ) held on May 30 & 31 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, more than 1,000 dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants and dental students discovered one of the most talked about healthcare…
Millennium Dental Technologies Receives First-of-Its Kind FDA Clearance for Tissue Regeneration
by Millennium Dental Technologies Inc.Laser Assisted Procedure Stimulates Regrowth of Oral Tissue and Bone With periodontal disease evident in eighty-five percent of adults in the United States, Millennium Dental Technologies (MDT) is pleased to announce a first-of-its-kind 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug…
Oral Health Innovations, Controversies Center of Dental Symposium
by University at BuffaloWorld-renowned dental researchers will discuss pressing issues and advancements in dentistry at the upcoming symposium, “Innovations and Controversies in Oral Health: Connecting the Dots from Research to Practice.” Hosted by the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine in cooperation…
American Academy of Periodontology to Hold its 102nd Annual Meeting in San Diego
by American Academy of Periodontology (AAP)Registration Now Open to all Dental Professionals and Media The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) will hold its 102nd Annual Meeting September 10–13, 2016, at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. This year’s event is presented in…
SIROWORLD 2016: Dentsply Sirona Releases List of Periodontic/Hygiene Speakers
by Dentsply SironaClinical speakers and agenda for the Periodontic/Hygiene track confirmed for the largest educational festival in digital dentistry Dentsply Sirona, The Dental Solutions Company™, confirms list of Periodontic/Hygiene specialists speaking during new breakout track at SIROWORLD in Orlando, Florida. Hosted at…
Robert J. Genco to receive 2016 Distinguished Scientist Award from AADR
by Oral HealthBUFFALO, N.Y. – Robert J. Genco, University at Buffalo world-renowned scientist, will receive the Distinguished Scientist Award from the American Association for Dental Research (AADR). The prestigious award, presented once every two years, recognizes Genco for his outstanding contributions to…
Gum disease linked to worsening cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s patients
by Oral HealthA new study jointly led by the University of Southampton and King’s College London, 2016 has found a link between gum disease and greater rates of cognitive decline in people with early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. The team of researchers…
CDC Estimate: High Periodontal Disease Prevalence Found Among Southern U.S. States
by The American Academy of PeriodontologyHighest Incidence Found in New Mexico, Hawaii: New Data Emphasizes Need for Oral Health Literacy, Access to Care in Largely Affected Regions The study, entitled “Predicting Periodontitis at State and Local Levels in the United States,” also indicates high prevalence…
Gum disease linked to increased risk of asthma
by Oral HealthAsthma is a chronic inflammatory condition that causes the airways to constrict and produce excess mucus, making breathing difficult. It is characterized by the obstruction of airflow which is variable over a short period of time. This condition is reversible,…
Appointments from AAP’s 101st Annual Meeting
by American Academy of PeriodontologyThe American Academy of Periodontology’s 101st Annual Meeting was full of major announcements as a newly appointed President and Academy members were announced, and several awards were issued to members for significant contributions to the periodontology specialty. To review these major…
Periodontitis as a risk factor of Atherosclerosis
by https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/MktgImages/AsnanPortal-image/201511100832100sjvfcc454rgkv0454qkib545.pngAsnan Portal TeamAtherosclerosis is defined as arterial walls becoming clogged up with fats, cholesterol and other substances, this build-up, forms plaques that can burst and trigger a blood clot. Periodontitis is a common, progressive disease that affects the supporting structures of the…
Controlling Excess Cement During the Process of Intra-Oral Prosthesis Cementation: Overcoming the Gingival Effects
by Emil L.A. Svoboda, PhD, DDSImplant treatment has greatly improved the level of care we can offer our patients. According to Misch 2015, many implant retained prosthetics are being installed by a means of intra-oral cementation. 1 The other main fixed prosthesis installation process is…
Show Me Yours and I’ll Show You Mine
by Dr. Peter BirekThe other day my son called me and said: “Dad I remember what I wanted to give you for your recent birthday.” Yes – I had one of those birthdays you want to ignore but your loved ones refuse to…
78th Annual Winter Clinic
by Oral Health GroupThe 78th Annual Winter Clinic will take place on November 6th, 2015, at the Toronto Sheraton Centre in the heart of downtown Toronto. The Winter Clinic is the largest one-day comprehensive dental meeting in North America, where dental professionals come…
A Cup of Green Tea for Periodontal Health?
by Wendy E. Ward, Professor & Canada Research Chair, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, Brock UniversityWhen did you last have a cup of tea? Besides water, tea is the most commonly consumed beverage worldwide. In Canada, tea is increasingly popular among younger age groups. Specialty tea – tea that is not a typical black tea…
Suturing in Medicine and Dentistry
by Peter C. Fritz, BSc, DDS, FRCD(C), PhD (Perio), Certified Specialist in PeriodonticsThere is a fuzzy line between surgery in the mouth and the rest of the body. Many principles are the same, however, there are certain elements of suturing that we can take from medicine and apply to dentistry providing a…
Addressing the Inflammatory Response in Periodontal and Related Systemic Disease
by Timothy Donley, DDS, MSD; Jo-Anne Jones, RDH; Lorne M. Golub, DMD, MSc, MD (Honorary); Ying Gu, DDS, PhD; Maria Emanuel Ryan, DDS, PhDPeriodontal disease is among the most common inflammatory diseases and the major cause of tooth loss in adults. For years, the etiology of periodontal disease was thought to be bacterial plaque currently known as the microbial biofilm. Accordingly, therapy was…
Addressing the Inflammatory Response in Periodontal and Related Systemic Disease
by Timothy Donley, DDS, MSD; Jo-Anne Jones, RDH; Lorne M. Golub, DMD, MSc, MD (Honorary); Ying Gu, DDS, PhD; Maria Emanuel Ryan, DDS, PhDPeriodontal disease is among the most common inflammatory diseases and the major cause of tooth loss in adults. For years, the etiology of periodontal disease was thought to be bacterial plaque currently known as the microbial biofilm. Accordingly, therapy was…
78th Annual Winter Clinic
by Oral Health GroupThe 78th Annual Winter Clinic will take place on November 6th, 2015, at the Toronto Sheraton Centre in the heart of downtown Toronto. The Winter Clinic is the largest one-day comprehensive dental meeting in North America, where dental professionals come…