Presence Of Certain Antibodies Helps in Understanding Periodontal Disease
Antibodies present in people with good oral health could become the first tool for dental professionals to assess a patient’s probable response to periodontal disease treatments.
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Periodontitis HPV Synergy
Persons with periodontitis, or gum disease, who also are infected with human papillomavirus (HPV) are at increased risk of developing tongue cancer, new research has shown.
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Damage to Teeth from Energy Drinks
The pH level of soft drinks isn’t the only factor that causes dental erosion. A beverage’s buffering capacity, or the ability to neutralize acid, plays a significant role in the cause of dental erosion
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Periodontal Disease Leading to Gestational Diabetes
A study by a New York University dental research team has discovered evidence that pregnant women with periodontal disease are more likely to develop gestational diabetes mellitus than pregnant women with healthy gums.
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rhPDGF-BB: Possible Treatment for Osteonecrosis of the Jaw?
Does anyone have any thoughts on the possibility of using the protein therapeutic, recombinant human platelet derived growth factor (rhPDGF-BB), as a treatment for Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ)?
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PerioChip: A Significant Adjunct Therapy for SRP?
Perio treatments are often an unpredictable. After a common SRP protocol (scaling and root planing) for reduction of pocket depth in patients with adult Periodontitis, I have used various products available in the market.
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DetecTar: More Effective Sub-Gingival Calculus Detection?
Does anyone have any experience with the DetecTar device, portable product that device uses Light-Emitting Diode (LED) and fiber optic technologies to detect calculus?
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Can Red Wine Prevent Periodontal Disease?
Any thoughts on the recent study from Canadian researchers who found that components found in red wine can help prevent periodontal disease?
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Periowave : A New Treatment for Periodontal Disease
Does anybody have any thoughts regarding Periowave, a new periodontal treatment recently approved for sale in Canada? According to Ondine Biopharma, the manufacturer, Periowave (TM) is a topical photodynamic disinfection treatment for periodontal diseases.
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