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Gum health found to signal early kidney dysfunction
The prevalence of periodontitis was twice as high in those showing early signs of kidney dysfunction in a new study,…
Dentistry
The cost of missed periodontitis: lessons from negligence claims
Failure to diagnose or appropriately manage periodontitis remains one of the most common and highest value categories of dental negligence…
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Periodontitis outcomes: consensus, collaboration and co-operation
Periodontitis remains a major global health challenge, says Varkha Rattu, but better outcomes depend on consensus in diagnosis, collaboration around…
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Prevention will fail if communication does not land
A few months into his role as senior editor of Dentistry.co.uk, Patrick Johnston comments on one theme that keeps coming…
Dentistry
Bupa Dental Health is Live brings preventive dentistry to the fore
The role of preventive oral healthcare and links between periodontal disease and systemic health were the focus of Bupa Dental…
Dentistry
Partial fasting found to reduce gum disease inflammation
A new study has found that temporarily restricting calorie intake could improve the inflammation associated with gum disease, building on…
Dentistry
Periodontal ligament-integrated implants show early promise in small Japanese study
A small Japanese clinical study has reported early progress for a new type of dental implant designed to connect with…
Dentistry
Oral inflammation linked to reduced fertility
Chronic oral inflammation impaired ovarian function and reduced fertility in a mouse model, according to a study published in the Journal…
Dentistry
Why antibiotics often fail in peri-implantitis treatment
Researchers have identified a specific immune mechanism that could help explain why peri-implantitis treatment with antibiotics often fails, pointing to…
Dentistry
Embedding early intervention in gingival health
In this interview, Shazad Saleem explores the barriers to early intervention in gingivitis, and how education, patient behaviour change and…
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Seven in 10 elite athletes have periodontal disease
Elite athletes have significantly worse dental health than their peers, a study has found – with 70% presenting with periodontal…
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Apple peel extract found to fight periodontal disease
A plant-derived compound found in apple peel has been proposed as an ‘alternative to antibiotics’ by a new study, which…
Dentistry
Periodontal disease and litigation: what really causes gum disease?
Julian Perry explores the true causes of gum disease and how to communicate this to patients to avoid unnecessary litigation.…
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Don’t forget the gums: your legal responsibilities around periodontal disease
Paul Lambden reminds readers of their legal responsibilities around periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is a chronic multifactorial inflammatory condition that…
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Biofilm and periodontal disease
The second in a series of articles focusing on plaque biofilm, this instalment explores the issue of symbiosis and dysbiosis,…
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What is biofilm? An updated evidence base
The first in a series of three, this article considers the basics of biofilm, taking the reader on an evidence-based…
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Straight to the Point – the periodontally compromised patient
For this month’s Straight to the Point column, Saba Qureshi discusses what to be aware of with orthodontic treatment for…
Orthodontics
Anxious and periodontally compromised tooth whitening case
Melica Bastani, an award winning dental hygienist, presents an anxious and periodontally compromised tooth whitening case study for a patient…
Aesthetic dentistry
Obesity increases risk of tooth loss, study shows
There is a clear link between obesity and tooth loss, a study involving more than 200,000 people has shown. A…
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