Untreated caries in permanent teeth is the most prevalent human disease worldwide, according to the 2015 Global Burden of Disease report. Dental caries is now understood to be multifactorial, with no single causation pathway. In an article published in 2018 in the British Dental Journal Philip et al … [Read more...] about Beyond Streptococcus mutans: Clinical Implications of the Evolving Dental Caries Etiology Paradigms and its Associated Microbiome – Science Sunday
Targeting of Streptococcus mutans Biofilms by a Novel Small Molecule Prevents Dental Caries and Preserves the Oral Microbiome – Science Sunday
Previous studies have demonstrated the introduction of processed sugars coincides with the prevalence of S. mutans in dental plaque and biofilm. There is also an abundance of evidence that indicates S. mutans in the decay process leading to dental caries. In a recent study published in 2017 in the … [Read more...] about Targeting of Streptococcus mutans Biofilms by a Novel Small Molecule Prevents Dental Caries and Preserves the Oral Microbiome – Science Sunday
Aerosol and Spatter Reduction Efficacy of Mr. Thirsty® and Alternative Products
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for dental hygienists to be aware of aerosols and spatter. In the past aerosols and spatter have been a concern, but never to the degree it is today. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a thorn in the side of dentistry since day one, however it has … [Read more...] about Aerosol and Spatter Reduction Efficacy of Mr. Thirsty® and Alternative Products
Periodontal Pathogens and Associated Intrathecal Antibodies on Early Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
Clinical evidence supports a potential link between inflammation and Alzheimer’s disease. Additional studies have postulated a possible link between periodontal pathogens and Alzheimer’s disease. Additionally, a systematic review published in 2017 found a significant association between periodontal … [Read more...] about Periodontal Pathogens and Associated Intrathecal Antibodies on Early Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
The Role of Periodontitis and Periodontal Bacteria in the Onset and Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review – Science Sunday
The increasing average life expectancy has brought some age-related diseases to the spotlight one of which being Alzheimer’s disease. Additionally, chronic inflammatory diseases, such as periodontal disease, is a concern in the elderly. In a systematic review published in 2020 in the Journal of … [Read more...] about The Role of Periodontitis and Periodontal Bacteria in the Onset and Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review – Science Sunday
Is Periodontal Disease Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease? A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis – Science Sunday
Alzheimer’s disease is a leading cause of degenerative dementia with prevalence increasing with age. Periodontal disease has a high prevalence and incidence increases with age as well. With multiple common risk factors a systematic review and meta-analysis was published in 2017 in the journal … [Read more...] about Is Periodontal Disease Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease? A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis – Science Sunday
Periodontal Disease as a Possible Cause for Alzheimer’s Disease
Worldwide, dementia affects 47 million people, 60-80% of those affected are diagnosed with dementia of the Alzheimer’s type. In a recent review published in June 2019 in the journal Periodontology 2000, the authors aimed to (1) assess the literature to evaluate the possibility of a causal … [Read more...] about Periodontal Disease as a Possible Cause for Alzheimer’s Disease
Teledentistry in the diagnosis of oral lesions: A systematic review of the literature – Science Sunday
Teledentistry has been shown to be of benefit in several areas of clinical practice including, improving access to care, and improving clinical support to dentists of different specialties. In this systematic review published in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association aimed to … [Read more...] about Teledentistry in the diagnosis of oral lesions: A systematic review of the literature – Science Sunday
Teledentistry from a patient perspective during the coronavirus pandemic – Science Sunday
Teledentistry from a patient perspective during the coronavirus pandemic The World Health Organization declared a pandemic associated with the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 on March 11, 2020. Due to the pandemic hundreds of thousands of dental practices shutdown and all routine, non-urgent dental … [Read more...] about Teledentistry from a patient perspective during the coronavirus pandemic – Science Sunday
A Systematic Review of the Research Evidence for the Benefits of Teledentistry – Science Sunday
A Systematic Review of the Research Evidence for the Benefits of Teledentistry Teledentistry is a subset of telehealth. It is often utilized as an educational tool as well as to deliver dental care from one geographical location to another in areas with shortages of infrastructure and … [Read more...] about A Systematic Review of the Research Evidence for the Benefits of Teledentistry – Science Sunday
