Immune System

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
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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
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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
A panoramic radiograph taken during the man's first visit.
What you need to know about gum disease and COPD
A periodontal disease pathogen promotes the activation of immune system cells that can exacerbate the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study recently published in mSystems.
February 6, 2024
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New dental paste to treat oral lesions comes to market
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
MidAmerica Pharmaceuticals’ dental paste, Kourzeq, will be available for the treatment of oral lesions, including canker sores, via telehealth consultations.
November 16, 2023
Kourzeq (triamcinolone acetonide dental paste USP, 0.1%). Image courtesy of MidAmerica Pharmaceuticals and BeyondMD.
PET shows unique lung inflammation due to e-cigarettes
By Will Morton
Researchers have performed the first positron emission tomography (PET) imaging study in electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) users, and the findings point to a unique inflammatory response due to vaping, they suggest.
January 25, 2023
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Gum disease may be a risk factor for alopecia
By Melissa Busch
Patients with periodontitis may be at a much greater risk of developing alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease characterized by hair loss, according to a study published on November 17 in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.
November 22, 2022
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Dr. Alvin Danenberg launches new book
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Alvin Danenberg's new book, Eat as if Your Life Depends on It!, launched September 9. Danenberg highlights the prevalence of gingivitis and periodontitis in the U.S. and describes the importance of a robust immune system to prevent chronic diseases, including periodontal disease and dental decay.
September 8, 2022
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Painkillers for acute pain may cause hurt in the long run
By The U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
Challenging prior notions about inflammation and pain, researchers discovered a robust inflammatory response that appears to protect against chronic pain rather than contribute to it. The findings suggest suppressing inflammation to treat acute pain may hinder long-term pain relief.
August 10, 2022
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Beutner launches autoimmune blistering disease test
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
KSL Beutner Laboratories (Beutner) has launched a blood test to detect an antigen linked with the autoimmune blistering disease mucous membrane pemphigoid, which often causes painful lesions in the oral cavity.
August 2, 2022
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Oral lesions after vaccination may be tied to immune response
By Alex Dagostino
Following a surge of reports of oral lesions developing following COVID-19 vaccination, researchers are trying to identify the association and are highlighting the underlying immune mechanisms involved. Their research on the oral side effects of COVID-19 vaccines was published on June 19 in Infectious Medicine.
June 21, 2022
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Why the war in Ukraine might make root canals more difficult
By Darius Tahir
The war in Ukraine is being felt worldwide, and the U.S. healthcare system is not immune. Supplies of helium, critical for magnetic resonance imaging machines, and nitrous oxide, important for dentistry, are two healthcare products that have been mired by shortages.
June 15, 2022
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