Oral-Systemic Link

SimplyTest launches saliva-based HPV test

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

SimplyTest’s oral HPV test offers an alternative to visual or swab-based tests and can identify multiple high-risk HPV types.

November 4, 2025

MS linked to specific oral microbiome

By Ava Barros

An altered oral microbiome and metabolites may be a factor in the development of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS), suggests a study.

November 4, 2025

HPV may be linked to oral leukoplakia

By Ava Barros

Oral HPV infection may be linked to oral leukoplakia, a potentially cancerous condition appearing as white patches in the mouth.

November 3, 2025

Want to live? Maybe keep your teeth

By Melissa Busch

The risk of all-cause death appeared to rise significantly with the rapid progression of tooth loss, according to a study.

October 28, 2025

Higher dental caries may be linked to cardiovascular risk

By Ava Barros

The decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) index may predict cardiovascular disease risk, according to recent research.

October 23, 2025

Are high blood pressure drugs the key to caries reduction?

By Melissa Busch

Some antihypertensive drugs may reduce the risk of dental caries, according to a study.

October 20, 2025

Oral bacteria may be linked to Parkinson's disease

By Ava Barros

The oral bacteria known for causing caries may contribute to the development of Parkinson’s disease.

October 8, 2025

Gum disease may increase risk of CKM syndrome

By Ava Barros

Gum disease may raise the risk of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, underscoring the need to include oral health in cardiometabolic care, a new study finds.

September 10, 2025

Dentulu launches Viome's saliva test

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Teledentistry provider Dentulu and Viome are collaborating to integrate Viome's CancerDetect salivary diagnostic test into Dentulu’s U.S. platform.

September 5, 2025

Is the hepatitis B vaccine linked to this painful oral condition?

By Melissa Busch

A chronic inflammatory condition affecting the mouth may be linked to the hepatitis B vaccine, according to a new study.

September 5, 2025

Your gums may be keeping you from getting an erection and worse

By Melissa Busch

What's happening in men's mouths may be affecting them from having and maintaining erections and more, according to a new study.

September 2, 2025

Dr. Tom Giacobbi on discussing the oral-systemic link with patients

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares a patient communication tip to help you ease into the oral-systemic link discussion during a dental appointment.

August 21, 2025

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