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Why medical-dental integration keeps failing, Part 1
By
Michael Ventriello
In this Dental Duets column with Michael Ventriello, Eva Allan reveals why medical-dental collaboration stalls and what must change to improve patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency.
January 26, 2026
Dental calculus may hold the key to early diabetes detection
By
Melissa Busch
Potassium levels in dental calculus may be a possible indicator of diabetes.
January 20, 2026
Enriched artificial saliva may protect teeth in cancer patients
By
Ava Barros
An artificial saliva mouthwash may safeguard teeth in patients with head and neck cancer by reducing bacteria and aiding disease control.
January 16, 2026
Childhood oral health linked to elevated atherosclerosis risk in adults
By
Melissa Busch
Childhood oral health may be linked to a heightened risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in adulthood.
January 14, 2026
Gum disease may be a risk factor for pancreatic cancer
By
Ava Barros
A new study’s findings emphasize the importance of treating gum disease to reduce related systemic inflammation.
December 16, 2025
Time for a dental care protocol for heart transplant patients?
By
Ava Barros
Severe gum disease was linked to a higher risk of sepsis in heart transplant patients.
December 12, 2025
Do you know the hypersensitivity risks of antiseptic rinses?
By
Ava Barros
More patients are experiencing hypersensitivity effects like chronic hives to topical antiseptics, especially with chlorhexidine.
December 10, 2025
Tooth loss may be linked to depression
By
Ava Barros
Patients with tooth loss may benefit from cognitive evaluation and interventions.
December 5, 2025
Root canals may reduce heart disease, diabetes
By
Ava Barros
Successful root canal therapy may be linked to better glucose control, short-term improvements in cholesterol, and decreased inflammation markers.
November 26, 2025
Give feedback on early detection of oral cancer
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA Living Guideline Program is seeking feedback about its oral cancer early detection recommendations.
November 19, 2025
How dentists can spot patients with cardiovascular risks
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Heart Association Healthy Smiles, Healthy Hearts initiative, with Delta Dental of California, creates a standard of care for heart health screening in the oral healthcare setting.
November 18, 2025
Texas dental school to study oral cancer pain management
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
University of Texas at San Antonio School of Dentistry researchers have received three U.S. National Institutes of Health grants totaling $6 million.
November 17, 2025
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