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More Research Showing Relationship Between Periodontitis, Cardiovascular Disease, and Myocardial Infarction
An average of 800,000 individuals in the United States suffer from myocardial infarction yearly. Due to spiking levels in occurrence, researchers are trying to determine the significant risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease. Several studies thus far have established a relationship between periodontitis and myocardial infarction.
Myocardial Infarction Defined
Myocardial infarction is also known as a heart attack and occurs when there is...
Test Your Ergonomics Knowledge
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Researchers Look at Oral Health of Patients with Combat-induced PTSD
When a person is clinically depressed, their dental hygiene may suffer; there is no doubt about that, but what about those who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? While PTSD may accompany depression, it also encompasses various other medical conditions.
PTSD is a mental condition that is triggered by a terrifying event and is one of the most common psychiatric...
New Technologies: Measuring Biofilm pH, Dentin in 4D, Natural Tooth Restoration
Acids can be introduced to the mouth from the beverages or foods a person eats, from gastric juices due to GERD or bulimia, and bacterial metabolites, among several other ways. Dental professionals are well aware of the effects of acid in the oral cavity and the importance of maintaining a neutral pH in the mouth.
As a quick review, acids...
Some Dentists are Unaware of Opioid Alternatives and Prescribing Best Practices
The Survey of Opioid Prescribing Among Dentists Indicates Need for More Effective Education Regarding Pain Management, published in the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), suggests dentistry plays a role in the current opioid crisis. This survey found some dentists overprescribe the number of opioid pills given to patients and prescribe a relatively high number of prescriptions to patients.
Of course,...
The Correlation Between Obesity and Periodontal Disease
Several studies have shown that there is a correlation between obesity and periodontitis. New research has been looking at what the two have in common - inflammation.
What is Obesity?
Obesity is often misunderstood. Obese and overweight is when the body has abnormal or excess fat accumulation that can affect one's health. By the calculation of BMI (Body Mass Index), one...
Study Emphasizes Patients Need Better Brushing Instruction with Powered Brushes
Educating patients on the importance of oral health and home care is a huge part of our job. However, sometimes, it can feel like we spend more time educating on the most basic things, such as teaching people the correct way to brush their teeth and, occasionally, almost pleading with them to do so. Though it's absolutely part of...
Oncological Treatment in Children May Alter the Development of Dental Occlusion
Cancer treatments in children have been tied casually to the development of malocclusion, but legitimate studies on the subject are rare. The Comparative Study of Malocclusions between Cancer Patients and Healthy Peers proves causality, which may lead other researchers to look into the subject further.
The Teeth of a Young Cancer Survivor
It's important to monitor a child's teeth alignment, pre-orthodontia, as some...
Congenital Hemophilia and Increased Caries Risk: Dental Treatment and Homecare Tips
Many studies have been conducted on how systemic diseases can increase the risk of dental disease, and research has been conducted on how poor oral health can be linked to systemic disease. It isn't easy combining the efforts of the medical and dental communities. The Assessment of Oral Health and Healthy Habits in Adult Patients with Congenital Hemophilia highlights the dental...
Systemic Review Investigates if Ramadan Intermittent Fasting Has Oral Effects
Several systematic reviews have studied the temporary general health effects of Ramadan intermittent fasting (RIF) on the body. However, reports on dental health mostly resemble casual mentions rather than actual in-depth studies.
Some of the general health effects that have been studied include effects on the immune system, cardiovascular function, dietary intake and body composition or weight, glycemic control, kidney...
Asthma Inhalants: Higher Caries Rates, Periodontal Disease, Candidiasis, and Biofilm Accumulation
Last year, this writer took their child to the doctor for asthma medication. The doctor told the child to brush their teeth each time after using said medication. This writer asked why: What damage can such medication cause? The doctor said, "I don't know. Something to do with your teeth. Ask your dentist."
So, dental professionals, would you know how...
16 Rare Systemic Diseases Correlated with Premature Loss of Deciduous Teeth
Deciduous teeth (baby teeth) are essential for a child to learn to eat, form sounds, communicate in words, and properly form the stomatognathic system. Formerly known as the stomognathic system, the stomatognathic system comprises the temporomandibular joints, bones forming the oral cavity, soft tissue (gingiva, mucosa, tongue, cheeks, lips, and glands), muscles involved in chewing and swallowing, and teeth....
Osteosarcoma in the Jaw: A “Diagnostic Dilemma” for Dental Clinicians
Have you come across a patient with osteosarcoma in your clinical dentistry experience? Pre-teens and young adults have the largest potential of developing this cancer in various places on the body, but it is pretty rare. Only an average of 400 of these kids are diagnosed in the U.S. each year, which means even fewer adults and toddlers happen to...
Topical Steroid Treatment for Oral Lichen Planus: Does It Cause Candidiasis?
Oral lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects mucous membranes. Patients with oral lichen planus may be at risk for oral cancer in affected areas. Lesions are most often seen on the buccal mucosa, tongue, gingiva, and palate.
Lichen planus can appear as lacey white raised patches, red swollen patches, or ulcers. White lacey patches may not cause...
Bariatric Surgery: Research Shows Surgeons Lack Basic Knowledge of Dental Erosion
Obesity-related surgeries are becoming more and more popular and widespread every year worldwide. These surgeries' side effects and complications are usually presented to the patients repeatedly, both before and after surgery. When a patient chooses to undergo this type of surgery, their entire life must change, and it's a life-changing and life-saving opportunity that one must be prepared for...
Research Looks at Oral Health of Children with Down’s Syndrome
A high number of individuals with cognitive disabilities and physical limitations have a difficult time maintaining a healthy dental hygiene routine. The level of help that an individual needs is based upon the type of disability they have and where they happen to land on that particular spectrum. Children with Down's Syndrome are unique, and our approach to their...