Monitoring Oral Inflammation: A Chairside Game-changer
Periodontal disease (gingivitis and periodontitis) is an oral inflammatory condition that is an all too common oral problem.1 Gingivitis often presents as bleeding, swollen gums, … more
Periodontal Disease
Stay Sharp: Technical Guidelines and Workplace Strategies for the Clinical Dental Hygienist. (Part 11)
Q: How do I stage and grade Necrotizing Periodontal Disease (NPD) and Periodontitis as a Manifestation of Systemic Diseases (PMSD)? A: NPD and PMSD fall … more
Periodontal Disease and Type 2 Diabetes
Chronic Diseases and Periodontal Health Every 24 hours, 480 Canadian men and women are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D).1 In 2019, 11 million Canadians … more
Stay Sharp: Technical Guidelines and Workplace Strategies for the Clinical Dental Hygienist. (Part 5)
Q: Has the definition of “localized” and “generalized” changed in reference to describing the extent of periodontal disease? There seems to be a lot of … more
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Periodontal Disease: Is There a Link?
What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)? When young women experience infrequent or irregular menstrual cycles, it is quite common for them to receive a diagnosis … more
20/20 Vision on Dental Hygiene
With the ball drop at midnight and the off-key vocals of “Auld Lang Syne” bidding farewell to 2019, we enter a time of both reflection … more
Making a Difference in the Treatment of Periodontal Disease: Oral Science Partners with rdhu, Leader in Dental Hygiene Education
Oral Science is pleased to partner with rdhu, a leader in dental education across Canada. Being a real pioneer in the industry, rdhu is the … more
Zoledronic Acid Reduces Symptomatic Periodontal Disease In Osteoporosis Patients
Zoledronic acid was effective at preventing symptomatic periodontal disease in patients with osteoporosis and good oral hygiene, according to Akira Taguchi, DDS, PhD, of the … more
Dental Professor Hopes NIH Grant Will Lead To New Therapies For Periodontal Disease
Creighton University School of Dentistry Associate Professor D. Roselyn Cerutis, PhD, has received a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study a … more
Poor Oral Health May Increase Risk of Pancreatic Cancer Among African American Women
African American women with poor oral health may be more likely to get pancreatic cancer (PC). In the U.S., studies show that African Americans are … more
Periodontal Disease Bacteria Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
A recent study has periodontists, experts in the treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of periodontal disease, encouraging patients to maintain gum health in an effort to … more
Study: Older Women Who Suffer From Tooth Loss are More Likely to Develop High Blood Pressure
Postmenopausal women who have experienced loss of all teeth are at higher risk of developing high blood pressure, according to a University at Buffalo study … more
The New Global Classification System for Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases: An Executive Summary for the Busy Dental Professional
Editor’s note: Please click tables to see an enlarged version. These are exciting times in the world of periodontology. The 2017 World Workshop, a combined … more
Periodontal Disease Bacteria May Kick-Start Alzheimer’s
Long-term exposure to periodontal disease bacteria causes inflammation and degeneration of brain neurons in mice that is similar to the effects of Alzheimer’s disease in … more
FDI Puts Focus on Global Prevention of Periodontal Disease
FDI World Dental Federation published two resources – a white paper and a practical guide – as part of its Global Periodontal Health Project (GPHP), … more
Minimally Invasive Diagnostic Tools in the Diagnosis of Periodontal Disease
Introduction The most common chronic inflammatory conditions worldwide and collectively the most common diseases known to mankind, are inflammatory periodontal diseases.1 Periodontal diseases include gingivitis, … more
Is It Really Periodontal Disease?
I think we can all agree that we have acquired newfound knowledge since graduating Dental Hygiene School. For myself, a 2007 graduate I can attest to … more
Marijuana Found to Increase Risk of Oral Diseases
Marijuana is being recognized for its benefits to both physical and mental health, but that doesn’t mean the drug is completely safe. A recent study from Columbia … more
OraVital Unveils Guarantee Effectiveness at CDS 2017
During the 2017 Chicago Midwinter Meeting, OraVital Inc. will be unveiling a dental industry first guarantee on its comprehensive OraVital® System, when applied to the … more
Periodontal Disease Research Begins for Treatment Options
Studies have shown problems with oral health are strong co-indicators of other serious diseases including diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease. In 2009, the cost associated … more