April 15, 2024 Higher periodontal inflamed surface area observed in patients with versus those without a-fib recurrence THURSDAY, April 11, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Periodontitis is a risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study published online April 10 in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Shunsuke Miyauchi, M.D., Ph.D., from Hiroshima University […]
-Differences in uptake seen for four metals during intrauterine and early postnatal life in those who eventually developed IBD vs controls by Zeena Nackerdien PhD, CME Writer, MedPage Today 2020-04-15 Study Authors: Nilendra Nair, Christine Austin, et al. Target Audience and Goal Statement: Gastroenterologists, pediatricians The goal of this study was to determine an association between early-life […]
A 2-year Prospective Study Lampa, Ewa PhD, DDS SPINE: February 1, 2020 – Volume 45 – Issue 3 – p E140-E147 doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000003212 Study Design. Prospective cohort study. Objective. The aim of this study was to evaluate the course of orofacial pain and jaw disability in relation to neck pain, neck disability, and psychosocial factors at […]
October 29, 2019 Antibiotics are not needed for most toothaches, the American Dental Association, or ADA, instructed in a newly published guideline, saying that antibiotics may do more harm than good in these cases. Previous research has shown that dentists prescribe around 10% of all antibiotics, and that most are unnecessary. Such overprescribing can contribute to […]
October 23, 2019 Five of 12 interventional studies confirmed reduction in hypertension after periodontal treatment TUESDAY, Oct. 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Periodontitis (PD) is a possible risk factor for hypertension, according to a review published online Sept. 24 in Cardiovascular Research. Eva Muñoz Aguilera, from University College London, and colleagues conducted a systematic review to […]
The Truth About Dentistry It’s much less scientific—and more prone to gratuitous procedures—than you may think. FERRIS JABR MAY 2019 ISSUE In the early 2000s Terry Mitchell’s dentist retired. For a while, Mitchell, an electrician in his 50s, stopped seeking dental care altogether. But when one of his wisdom teeth began to ache, he started […]
JUNE 19, 2014 BY WESTON A PRICE FOUNDATION The FDA has long denied any harm from amalgam (mercurybased) dental fillings but a new study cites FDA data to demonstrate the fact that dental amalgam may indeed cause mercury poisoning in genetically susceptible children. The finding arises from a reanalysis of a key clinical trial cited […]
Published Thursday 31 May 2018 By Tim Newman Fact checked by Jasmin Collier Researchers claim that there is an “urgent need” to test triclosan, a common chemical in household products. After preliminary studies, scientists conclude that it might cause colonic inflammation and promote colon cancer. Triclosan is not necessarily a household name, but the products […]
Medical News & Perspectives March 28, 2017 Jennifer Abbasi JAMA. 2017;317(12):1201-1202. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.0764 The mouth may seem like a strange place to search for a culprit in a disease that primarily affects the joints. But a recent collaboration by a group of multidisciplinary researchers suggests that one type of oral bacteria may be an important trigger in about […]
March 8, 2017 Jennifer Abbasi JAMA. Published online March 8, 2017. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.0764 The mouth may seem like a strange place to search for a culprit in a disease that primarily affects the joints. But a recent collaboration by a group of multidisciplinary researchers suggests that one type of oral bacteria may be an important trigger […]
Written by Nicole Galan Reviewed by Christine A. Frank, DDS Last reviewed: Fri 24 February 2017 Most people know to brush and floss their teeth regularly. However, many people have questions about whether water flossing is an alternative to traditional flossing. Flossing Brushing the teeth is an effective way of removing food plaque from the […]
Janis C. Kelly December 29, 2016 A pathogen linked to periodontal disease might trigger production of autoantigens that set off and sustain inflammatory immune responses in the joints in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to new research published online December 14 in Science Translational Medicine. The research team was led by Maximilian F. Konig, MD, and […]
February 09, 2016 Annals of Oncology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The authors of this study investigated the association between periodontal disease and cancer in nonsmoking men. They identified a 13% increase in cancer incidence among men reporting periodontitis. Advanced periodontitis in men was further associated with a 45% increased cancer risk. For cancers known to be associated […]
BY MARY OTTO | JANUARY 4, 2016 In a recent seven-part series for the Dallas Morning News, investigative reporter Brooks Egerton explores dental treatments that have ended tragically and gaps in the enforcement system that is supposed to hold the nation’s dentists accountable. The Deadly Dentistry series opens with the story of a 4-year-old Dallas boy, […]
Date: September 14, 2015 Source: University of Birmingham Summary: Regular smokers have a significantly increased risk of tooth loss, a new study has confirmed. Male smokers are up to 3.6 times more likely to lose their teeth than non-smokers, whereas female smokers were found to be 2.5 times more likely. A new study has confirmed […]
No link with coronary artery calcium progression for individuals without diabetes MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2015 (HealthDay News) — In patients with type 1 diabetes, but not those without diabetes, periodontal disease duration is an independent predictor of long-term progression of coronary artery calcium (CAC), according to a study published in the Sept. 15 issue of […]
Robert Lowes July 29, 2015 In January 2012, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) appeared ready to prohibit the use of mercury-based dental fillings, or dental amalgam, in pregnant women, nursing mothers, children aged less than 6 years, and other groups considered sensitive to the metal’s neurotoxic vapors. The agency also was ready to […]
Date: May 20, 2015 Source: University of Edinburgh Summary: Oral-care products containing a natural chemical that stops bacteria harming teeth could help prevent decay, a study suggests. The plant natural product acts against harmful mouth bacteria and could improve oral health by helping to prevent the build-up of plaque, researchers say. Oral care products […]
March 04, 2015 Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.) TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Researchers evaluated 8208 adults aged ≥40 years to determine the association of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) with periodontal disease and found that patients aged ≤60 years with periodontal disease had an increased risk for AMD (P = .006). Researchers suggest that further investigation of periodontal disease with […]
How diet can remineralise your teeth and save you visits to the dentist BY ROSEMARY BYFIELD, EPOCH TIMES August 6, 2014 Updated: August 6, 2014 When his baby daughter developed tooth cavities, Ramiel Nagel was shocked. How could this happen when, as a health-conscious individual, he had given her the best start in life and […]