Gum disease may be linked to gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in women of childbearing age, according to a study recently published in BMC Oral Health. Systemic inflammation may play a central role in this connection. Furthermore, a dose-dependent relationship was found between clinical attachment level (CAL) and the presence of GDM, the authors wrote. “Women…
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A new tooth implant can grow into your gums — and even talk to your brain like a real tooth. Scientists at Tufts University have unveiled a revolutionary “smart” dental implant that grows into the gum and connects with existing nerves, offering a sensation-rich replacement closer to a real tooth than anything previously developed. Unlike…
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Intermittent fasting – an eating pattern cycling between periods of eating and fasting – may help soothe gum inflammation and improve other health markers even when oral hygiene is subpar. The research was presented on May 12 at EuroPerio 11 in Vienna. A study compared a regular, non-fasting diet with two time-restricted diets and found…
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Periodontitis may be significantly associated with decreased sperm mobility, abnormal structure, and increased fragmentation in its DNA, according to a systematic review published on May 21 in BMC Oral Health. The study suggests that chronic mouth inflammation may have systemic effects on the reproductive health of men, the authors wrote. Considering the identified pathophysiological mechanisms,…
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For this week’s clinical tip, Dr. Shalin Shah of CDOCS returns to discuss how often clear dental aligners should be changed out to help the patient achieve his or her orthodontic goals. Video transcript “Hi. This is Shalin from CDOCS. Today’s tip of the day is the frequency and changing of aligners. “Our general recommendation…
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Patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be more likely to develop temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and awake bruxism, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Dentistry. When assessing symptom severity, awake bruxism severity may be correlated with the number of PTSD symptoms, the authors wrote. “The results of our study suggest that…
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The worldwide burden of tooth loss (edentulism) is expected to rise due to population growth and aging, with a substantial impact anticipated by 2040, according to a study recently published in the International Dental Journal. High sociodemographic index (SDI) countries and women may face a disproportionately higher burden of tooth loss, the authors wrote. “These…
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Gum disease may be associated with cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD), a leading cause of stroke, in patients with ischemic stroke, according to a new study published on December 5 in the Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases. The rates of Fusobacterium nucleatum, a germ that commonly causes gum disease, in the oral cavity were significantly associated with…
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Buprenorphine: Drug Safety Communication FDA warns about dental problems with buprenorphine medicines dissolved in the mouth to treat opioid use disorder and pain An article published in the July issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adaj.2024.03.001) highlights the significant role that dentists can play in the comprehensive care of patients who are…
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Organ transplant rejection drug may treat gum disease published by Ava Barros on Jun 19, 2024 A drug commonly used to prevent organ transplant rejection, rapamycin, may also treat inflammatory bone loss diseases associated with clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP), like periodontitis. This research was recently published in Cell. There may be a link between DNMT3A,…
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