Pathology

Transforming patient lives through nerve reconstruction in mandibular surgery
By Dr. James Melville
Mandible reconstructive surgery used to focus on tumor excision exclusively, leaving patients with permanent nerve damage. Today's surgeons, though, are using techniques to restore nerve function and quality of life, writes Dr. James Melville.
September 4, 2024
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CDC’s stance following inquiry into TB-infected bone grafts
By Melissa Busch
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a report following its inquiry into tuberculosis (TB)-tainted bone grafts that led to the death of two people.
January 9, 2024
Dentist Surgery
OralDNA Labs launches PCR test for novel coronavirus
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental testing specialist OralDNA Labs has rolled out a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay for SARS-CoV-2 from its OraRisk line of salivary diagnostics.
April 14, 2020
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Flossing, dental visits reduce perio disease bacteria
By Theresa Pablos
No surprises here: Good oral hygiene can reduce bacteria that contribute to periodontal disease. Researchers found people who flossed and recently visited the dentist had a lower presence of Treponema denticola, a prominent anaerobic periodontal pathogen.
March 15, 2020
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Brushing 3 times a day may cut diabetes risk
By Melissa Busch
Want to lower your risk of developing diabetes? Brush your teeth. Brushing teeth at least three times per day was linked to lowering a person's risk of developing type 1 or type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published March 2 in Diabetologia.
March 9, 2020
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Man nearly dies after using nail to pick popcorn from teeth
By Melissa Busch
Using a metal nail and other objects to dislodge popcorn from between his teeth may have caused a U.K. man's potentially fatal blood infection that led him to undergo a lengthy surgery, according to news reports.
January 7, 2020
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Perio disease linked to worse maternal, newborn outcomes
By Theresa Pablos
A recent study has linked periodontal disease during pregnancy to worse health outcomes for both mothers and their children. The authors called for more oral health outreach efforts to address this preventable and treatable health-related pregnancy risk.
December 22, 2019
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Dental care may be crucial for patients on dialysis
By Theresa Pablos
Poor oral health may be linked to worse heart health for patients with end-stage renal disease. A study found that patients on hemodialysis had significantly worse oral health than their peers and that these patients may also be at risk for arteriosclerosis.
December 17, 2019
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Review suggests link between perio disease, obesity
By Tony Edwards
Does body weight affect the likelihood that a patient may have periodontal disease? Evidence suggests it does, according to a recent review published in the British Dental Journal.
December 11, 2019
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URI scientist awarded $2.2M grant to study oral bacteria
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health has awarded a five-year $2.2 million grant to a scientist at the University of Rhode Island (URI) to study oral bacteria.
December 2, 2019
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Podcast: How to start talking to patients about the oral-systemic connection
By Kevin Henry
There is no question that there is a direct link between oral health and overall health. However, many dental professionals may have difficulty communicating that connection to patients. In this podcast, dental pharmacology expert Tom Viola, RPh, talks about how to start the conversation and the important role dental professionals play in patients' oral and overall health.
November 6, 2019
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Burning incense linked to changes in oral bacteria
By Theresa Pablos
Burning incense is associated with changes to oral bacteria, including those from the Streptococcus family, according to a recent study from an international team of researchers. The findings suggest that even occasional incense use can alter the composition of the oral cavity.
November 5, 2019
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