Melanocortin Agonism Tames Gum Disease and Saves Bone
The list of potential tools that dentists could use to fight gum disease keeps getting longer. Research now indicates that melanocortin agonism may.
Todays Dental News
A Low-Carb Diet Stops Periodontal Inflammation
Healthy food may be the best cure for gum problems. Researchers from the University of Freiburg in Germany have discovered that a low-carb.
- August 18, 2016
- 2 minutes read
Industry News
Better Oral Care Could Save Businesses Billions
American businesses cover 57% of their employees’ healthcare costs each year, according to the 2015 Milliman Medical Index, totaling $14,000 per employee. The.
- August 4, 2016
- 2 minutes read
Industry News
Better Oral Care Could Save Businesses Billions
American businesses cover 57% of their employees’ healthcare costs each year, according to the 2015 Milliman Medical Index, totaling $14,000 per employee. The.
- August 4, 2016
- 2 minutes read
Industry News
Dental Root Tip Infections May Lead to Coronary Artery Disease
Apical periodontitis tends to be common, though it’s usually detected only by chance via x-rays. But there’s an even greater danger in these.
- August 3, 2016
- 1 minute read
Industry News
Professional Groups Defend Flossing’s Effectiveness
Dentists have been advising their patients to floss for decades. However, the Associated Press shook up this conventional wisdom yesterday with a report.
- August 3, 2016
- 2 minutes read
Industry News
Dental Root Tip Infections May Lead to Coronary Artery Disease
Apical periodontitis tends to be common, though it’s usually detected only by chance via x-rays. But there’s an even greater danger in these.
- August 3, 2016
- 1 minute read
Industry News
Professional Groups Defend Flossing’s Effectiveness
Dentists have been advising their patients to floss for decades. However, the Associated Press shook up this conventional wisdom yesterday with a report.
- August 3, 2016
- 2 minutes read
Todays Dental News
Overcome the Barriers of Teaching Your Patients About Oral Hygiene
Most people think they know how to brush their teeth. Most don’t. Dentists understand that this dichotomy exists, but they typically struggle to.
- July 25, 2016
- 9 minutes read
Industry News
Chronic Periodontitis Linked to Lacunar Infarct and Strokes
Researchers at the University of Santiago de Compostela in Spain have found a relationship between chronic periodontitis and lacunar infarct, a type of.
- July 21, 2016
- 1 minute read
