Oral-Systemic Link

Periodontitis may be linked to thrombotic diseases

By Ava Barros

Periodontitis may contribute to thrombosis by promoting the transmission of bacteria and systemic inflammation thereby affecting cell interactions and coagulation, suggest the findings of a review published in the International Journal of Oral Science.

October 24, 2024

What's in your mouth may be linked to epilepsy

By Melissa Busch

Good and bad bacteria, fungi, and viruses in the mouth may be linked to epilepsy, according to a study.

October 14, 2024

Dry mouth, low salivary flow high in diabetes patients

By Ava Barros

Patients with diabetes mellitus may be more likely to experience dry mouth and reduced saliva flow, according to a cross-sectional study recently published in the Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine.

October 11, 2024

Got canker sores? It may be what you're eating

By Melissa Busch

What a person eats or doesn't eat may affect whether they experience painful canker sores, according to a new study.

September 26, 2024

This gum disease germ may exacerbate rheumatoid arthritis

By Ava Barros

A bacteria linked to gum disease may worsen rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study published in the International Journal of Oral Science.

September 13, 2024

Metformin: What dentists need to know

By Barbara Madej, RPh, Dr. Lisa Chan, Teresa Mendoza, PharmD

Metformin, a commonly prescribed drug, can have a big impact on your dental patients. Here are the special considerations you need to know.

August 21, 2024

Teeth grinding may be good for you

By Melissa Busch

There may be a surprising upside to bruxism, according to a new commentary.

August 8, 2024

Celebrity chef diagnosed with tongue cancer after dental issues

By Melissa Busch

A celebrity chef announced that she was diagnosed with stage IV tongue cancer after experiencing a series of dental problems.

August 2, 2024

Shingles leads to rapid loss of 6 teeth in 29-year-old

By Melissa Busch

A 29-year-old healthy man experienced a rare case of losing six teeth followed by upper jaw osteonecrosis due to an infection with shingles, according to a case report.

July 30, 2024

Oral ulcers led to patient's celiac disease diagnosis

By Melissa Busch

A woman with lifelong oral ulcers but no gastrointestinal symptoms was diagnosed with celiac disease, suggesting that oral manifestations may be a sign of the chronic immune disorder.

July 23, 2024

Fiber may play a role in caries incidence in diabetic patients

By Ava Barros

Patients with diabetes may be at a greater risk of caries compared to the general population. Increasing dietary fiber intake may lower this risk, according to a study recently published in Frontiers in Nutrition.

July 22, 2024

With oral cancer, antiquated dental hygiene practices are overdue for advancement

By Sarah Crow

When it comes to technology in the hygiene room, you may want to pay close attention, because you don't want to be left behind, writes Sarah Crow, RDH.

July 9, 2024

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