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New study finds a positive association between periodontal disease and coronary heart disease
Researchers found an increased risk of coronary heart disease for people below the age of 60 who have more than four millimeters of alveolar bone loss (the bone that holds the teeth in the mouth) from periodontal disease. view more (2006-09-27)
Link found between periodontal disease and pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the U.S.; more than 30,000 Americans are expected to die from the disease this year. view more (2007-01-17)
Secondhand smoke proves to be no 'joke' on oral health
A study published in this month's issue of the Journal of Periodontology found that subjects with periodontitis who were exposed to secondhand smoke were more likely to develop bone loss, the number one cause of tooth loss. view more (2007-04-04)
Researchers present Phase 2 clinical results for Acologix AC-100
Today, researchers from Acologix (Hayward, CA, USA), the University of California (San Francisco, USA), and the University of Connecticut (Simsbury, USA) will announce the results of a Phase 2 clinical trial of AC-100 (also known as Dentonin), reporting that it met its primary goal of stimulating the formation of new dentin when applied directly... view more... (2006-06-30)
Diabetes can lead to gum disease in childhood; onset is younger than previously recognized
While the link between diabetes and periodontal disease was previously established, it was believed that the regression of gums began much later and increased with age. view more (2006-02-09)
Common antacids could help keep gingivitis at bay
Chemicals commonly used to treat heartburn also display fighting power against the oral bacteria linked with gum disease, according to researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center and Göteborg University in Sweden. view more (2006-11-03)
Calcium important for nursing mothers' oral health
Mothers who breastfeed should be sure to have enough Calcium in their diet, or may risk bone loss around their teeth and gums, according to a new study that appears in the January issue of the Journal of Periodontology (JOP). view more (2007-01-10)
Chronic gum disease associated with tongue cancer
Men with chronic gum disease may have an increased risk of tongue cancer, regardless of whether they smoke, according to a report in the May issue of Archives of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. view more (2007-05-22)
U of M study shows treatment of periodontal disease does not decrease risk for preterm birth
Researchers at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry have found treatment of periodontal (gum) disease in pregnant women does not significantly alter rates of preterm birth, low birth weight, or fetal growth restriction. view more (2006-11-02)
New evidence finds an association between periodontal disease and stroke
People missing some or all of their teeth or who have significant loss of bone and tissue surrounding their teeth may be at an increased risk for having a stroke. view more (2006-10-11)
Salivary melatonin may decrease periodontal disease severity according to new study findings
Salivary melatonin may play an important role in maintaining periodontal health, according to a new study published in the Journal of Periodontology. view more (2006-09-13)
Cyclic vomiting syndrome: Recurring and unexplained episodes destroy teeth
Health risks are everywhere and as many as people know about, there are still many of which people are unaware. Parents face even more concerns when it comes to protecting children. Some diseases and problems are more prevalent in children-like cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS). view more (2007-01-12)
Smoking and sleep top the list of lifestyle factors impacting oral health
There are many lifestyle factors that can impact a person's health, such as nutrition, amount of sleep, mental stress, tobacco use, and exercise. view more (2007-05-17)
Water fluoridation still a cost-effective preventive measure
Teams of investigators from the University of Melbourne and New South Wales Health today reported the results of a project investigating the impact of changing dental needs on the cost savings from community water fluoridation in Melbourne, Australia. view more (2006-06-30)
First human study confirms that immune cells can be a primary cause of bone loss in gum disease
Researchers at The Forsyth Institute have confirmed in human gingival tissue that immune cells play a destructive role in periodontal disease. view more (2006-08-28)
Periodontal therapy helps patients with type 2 diabetes
Patients with Type 2 diabetes and periodontal disease who receive periodontal therapy see levels of oxidative stress, a condition in which antioxidant levels are lower than normal, reduced to the same levels as nondiabetic patients, according to a new study that appeared in the November issue of the Journal of Periodontology (JOP). view more (2006-11-01)
Postmenopause and periodontal disease
Postmenopausal women may significantly reduce tooth loss by controlling their periodontal disease, according to a study in the Journal of Periodontology. view more (2005-07-25)
Heavy marijuana use linked to gum disease
Heavy marijuana use has been found to contribute to gum disease, apart from the known effects that tobacco smoke was already known to have. view more (2008-02-06)
OHSU School of Dentistry team discovers potential new target for treating craniofacial pain problems
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University's School of Dentistry have uncovered an interaction between two proteins in the nerve cells that carry pain information from the head and neck to the brain. view more (2006-10-31)
Photodynamic therapy as alternative therapy for periodontal diseases may be beneficial
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) may be an effective way to treat the bacteria associated with periodontal diseases, and could provide a better option than antibiotics or other mechanical methods for treating periodontal diseases, according to a new study published in the March issue of the Journal of Periodontology. view more (2007-03-07)
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