Category: Dentistry

Dentists will likely wish to reconsider the use of antibiotic prophylaxis in patients with prosthetic joints. The results of a new study challenge recommendations for patients with prosthetic joints undergoing invasive dental procedures. A cohort study assessed the association between late prosthet

The low-calorie sugar substitute, commonly found in toothpaste and chewing gum, may be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes. More research should be done in the future to examine the cardiovascular safety of xylitol, a natural sugar alcohol fo

Periodontitis has been shown to be associated with cognitive decline, and recent research has linked periodontitis to the risk of stroke in young people. Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide. There is emerging evidence that periodontitis is associated with an increased risk of isch

With many consumers turning away from traditional oral care products, oral care companies have begun using curcumin as an alternative. Curcumin, derived from the turmeric plant, is a polyphenol with well-studied anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial and neuroprotective properties that help

Patients who self-refer and report poor oral health may experience the same negative systemic health consequences as those already diagnosed with gum disease. Regardless of the number of teeth, patients who visit the dentist infrequently, floss infrequently, and report good or poor oral health may

A recent study found a significant association between chronic kidney disease and tooth loss in postmenopausal women, especially those aged 66-79 years. Menopause is characterized by changes in levels of reproductive hormones, and this can negatively affect bone health. Because chronic kidney disea

Bioprinting and advances in materials are facilitating the creation of collagen structures needed for oral and maxillofacial surgery. Despite the fact that modern methods of treating periodontal diseases offer enough solutions for restoring tooth tissues, they often cannot reproduce the original co

After injection of local anesthesia for root canal treatment, a healthy woman developed an extremely rare complication of traumatic myositis ossificans of the temporalis muscle insertion near the insertion of the right temporalis muscle. After the dental procedure, the woman experienced a constant

Gargling with mouthwash may have significant promise in reducing the incidence of periodontitis, as well as in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Additionally, younger patients and those with higher baseline levels of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) experienced a marked reduction in HbA1

A recent study received FDA approval to evaluate the use of the drug rapamycin in older adults with periodontal disease. Aging greatly impacts overall health and is the greatest risk factor for cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease, and periodontal disease. However, treatment for these co