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1 month ago | 
drbicuspid.com | Ava Barros |Will Morton |Melissa Busch |Alex Dagostino
Implementing targeted diabetes testing in dental settings for high-risk patients may be a feasible and largely accepted strategy to diagnose individuals sooner. The study was recently published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. Dental professionals may play a key role in identifying undiagnosed prediabetes and diabetes, as many high-risk dental patients without a diagnosis showed abnormal blood sugar levels in tests, the authors wrote.
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1 month ago | 
drbicuspid.com | Ava Barros |Melissa Busch |Alvin Danenberg |Alex Dagostino
Aspen Dental has partnered with GLO Science to offer its teeth-whitening solution, which is designed to be fast and effective. Using heat and light technology, GLO combines hydrogen peroxide with desensitizing agents. The LED system provides a whitening experience without the need for custom trays or long appointments, according to the company.
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2 months ago | 
drbicuspid.com | Ava Barros |Will Morton |Melissa Busch |Alex Dagostino
There may be a link between periodontal disease (PD), diabetes mellitus (DM), and annual healthcare expenditures (HCEs), with individuals having both conditions paying more. This study was recently published in the Journal of Periodontology. Furthermore, these findings highlight the need for medical-dental collaboration and policies supporting periodontal treatment for patients with diabetes to help lower healthcare costs, the authors wrote.
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2 months ago | 
drbicuspid.com | Ava Barros |Melissa Busch |Alex Dagostino |Hannah Welk
Approximately 80% of patients reported taking an analgesic like ibuprofen for dental pain, with about 10% of them accidentally overdosing on it. The study was published on January 17 in Basic and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology. A significant number of patients with dental pain may overdose, putting themselves at risk of severe systemic complications, which shines a light on the need for improved patient education and safer strategies for managing pain, the authors wrote.
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
drbicuspid.com | Ava Barros |Will Morton |Melissa Busch |Alex Dagostino
Diabetes prevalence may be linked to higher caries experience, according to a study recently published in Public Health. Individuals with diabetes have increased decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) scores. Although evidence suggests a link between diabetes and caries, some uncertainty remains about its strength and direction. This study adds to the existing research on this relationship, the authors wrote.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
drbicuspid.com | Ava Barros |Melissa Busch |Karie Neeley Anderson |Alex Dagostino
Obesity indicators, including the weight-adjusted waist index (WWI) and waist-to-height ratio (WtHR), may positively correlate with periodontitis and vary with age, according to a large study published in Scientific Reports. Furthermore, body mass index (BMI) did not appear to be associated with periodontitis, the authors wrote.
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
drbicuspid.com | Ava Barros |Melissa Busch |Karie Neeley Anderson |Alex Dagostino
Obesity may be linked to a higher risk of gingival bleeding, highlighting the importance of considering a patient's overall health, not just their oral condition. This research was recently published in Obesity Medicine. Though obese patients appeared to show a higher prevalence of bleeding gums than those with a normal body mass index (BMI), there was no significant link in those considered overweight, the authors wrote.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
drbicuspid.com | Ava Barros |Melissa Busch |Alvin Danenberg |Alex Dagostino
Using a 3-mm extended tray during at-home nightguard vital bleaching (NGVB) may increase the risk of gum irritation, according to a clinical trial published on November 18 in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. Additionally, participants who experienced tooth sensitivity reported greater intensity with an extended tray, the authors wrote.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch |Ava Barros |Will Morton |Alex Dagostino
Adults with atopic dermatitis (AD) may face a higher risk of poor oral health and dysbiosis; therefore, dermatologists should discuss oral hygiene and recommend dental referrals when needed. The study was published in the International Dental Journal. Furthermore, AD may be linked to higher plaque and gingival index scores and an abundance of bacteria linked to periodontal disease, the authors wrote.
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Oct 21, 2024 | 
drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch |Alvin Danenberg |Alex Dagostino |Will Morton
Dental bleaching with 35% hydrogen peroxide may pose a higher risk of tooth sensitivity (TS) in the lower arch compared to the upper arch, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Dentistry. Although there were no significant differences in gingival irritation or bleaching effectiveness, clinicians should be aware of these sensitivity differences, the authors wrote.
