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Periodontology Pioneer Dr. Steven Offenbacher Dies at 67
Steven Offenbacher, DDS, PhD, MMSc, a pioneer in researching the relationship between periodontal disease...
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HbA1c In-Office Testing Code Increases Oral-Systemic Opportunities
The Delta Dental Plans Association suggested an hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) in-office point of service...
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Americans Floss in Strange Places
Your patients do floss, but they may be doing it in strange places. According...
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Periodontal Therapy Reduces Blood Pressure Levels
Periodontitis is associated with an increased likelihood of hypertension, according to researchers at the...
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Gum Disease and Coronary Artery Disease Share Genetic Basis
Periodontal disease (PD) and coronary artery disease (CAD) share a common genetic basis involving...
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A Healthy Diet Tames Gingivitis in Just Four Weeks
Just four weeks of a healthy diet can significantly reduce gingivitis, according to a...
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Lab Explores the Role of D Oralis in Periodontitis
There are about 700 bacterial species in the oral microbiome, with varying effects on...
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Glucose Meters Added to ADA Dental Codes
According to the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD), 86 million people in...