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Australian software company to lead multimillion dollar project on AI gum disease detection

Editor — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:47:46 +0000

Australian software company Eyes of AI has received government financial backing to turn a painful, slow check for periodontitis into a fast, contactless scan and put Australia at the centre of dental innovation. When dentists check for periodontitis, they still rely on old and painful methods, tooth-by- tooth assessment. It is uncomfortable, time consuming, and easy […]

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New drug therapy with natural compound shows promise against periodontal diseases

Editor — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 23:35:16 +0000

US researchers discovered in a previous clinical study that the chronic gum inflammation can promote an ageing-related condition called ‘senescence’, even in younger tissues. Senescent cells, which have permanently ceased to divide in response to stress, secrete inflammatory molecules that increase tissue damage, impair healing, and accelerate disease severity. Now, a new translational study by the same […]

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Inflammation proteins in saliva mark progression of gum disease

Editor — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 23:26:50 +0000

Measuring levels of key proteins in patients’ saliva may be a relatively easy way for dentists and even patients themselves to track the progression of gum disease, suggests a new US study. In the research led by a team at Penn Dental Medicine in Pennsylvania—and published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology—saliva samples from more than […]

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Immunotherapy for gum disease? Study in mice shows promise

Editor — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 23:15:33 +0000

Targeting the immune system could prevent or treat periodontal disease (PD), according to new research from the US. The study by a team at the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania—and published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences—showed that delivering microparticles containing the immune-modulating compound CCL2 directly to the gums inhibited bone loss and sped up bone repair […]

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Research reveals intensive diabetes treatment can reduce gum disease

Editor — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:36:48 +0000

While the link between diabetes and periodontal disease is known, the impact of diabetes treatment on periodontal health is less well understood. Research by a team in Japan—and published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism—demonstrates that periodontal inflammation can be positively affected just by receiving intensive diabetes treatment. It is widely believed that there is an interrelationship between […]

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Shedding light on how oral bacteria can aggravate rheumatoid arthritis

Editor — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 22:46:04 +0000

Over the past few decades, clinical studies have revealed that a particular periodontal pathogen is closely related to the onset and worsening of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a serious autoimmune disease that affects joints. However, what goes down at the molecular level has remained largely unexplored and unclear—until now. In a recent study published in the International […]

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Protecting teeth with biomass compounds found in fruit

Editor — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 23:55:35 +0000

With the goal of finding an antibacterial that is easy to use and effective in preventing periodontal disease at all ages, researchers in Japan have verified the antibacterial effect of seven different compounds. Prunin laurate (Pru-C12) and its analogs were tested against the periodontal pathogenic bacteria, Porphyromonas gingivalis. The results by the team at Osaka Metropolitan University—and published […]

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Tools of the trade: Airflow Prophylaxis Master

Editor — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 22:44:55 +0000

by Dr Yi Pu, Platypus Dental, Strathpine, QLD The Airflow Prophylaxis Master is an essential part of our guided biofilm therapy. It allows us to remove plaque and calculus biofilm during our daily routine cleans. The results are fantastic and patients love it. What’s good about it We go out of our way to ensure […]

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The ADA launches this year’s Dental Health Week

Editor — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:05:51 +0000

The concept and theme for Dental Health Week (DHW) coming up in August has been officially launched by the Australian Dental Association (ADA), and periodontal health has come to the fore. One of the ADA’s key objectives is the improvement of the oral and general health of the public, and one of the main ways […]

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Study suggests statins could help fight gum disease

Editor — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 23:09:46 +0000

A new US study conducted in cell cultures has shown that statins, a cholesterol-lowering drug, helps to dampen the inflammation associated with periodontal disease by altering the behaviour of macrophages, a type of immune cell. “During our study, we replicated specific conditions in periodontal disease and demonstrated that introducing statins to our in vitro model […]

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Researchers determine oral bacteria accelerate pancreatic cancer development in mice

Editor — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 23:32:38 +0000

A team in Israel has uncovered a pivotal link between oral bacteria and the onset of pancreatic cancer in mice. Their study—published in Gut—delves into the intricate relationship between oral microbiota, notably Porphyromonas gingivalis, and the acceleration of pancreatic cancer development, offering crucial insights into early detection, prevention, and potential therapeutic avenues. Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) has been […]

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Despite good oral hygiene, localised oral inflammation can affect distant healthy areas in mouth

Editor — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:01:44 +0000

New research from the US shows that localised gingivitis—the first stage of periodontal disease—can induce changes in the oral microbiome and can lead to immune responses in distant healthy parts of the mouth. Furthermore, the timing and intensity of such responses can vary among individuals. The study is by researchers from the University of Washington, Rutgers […]

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You could be flossing all wrong, if you’re even flossing at all

Editor — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:22:46 +0000

Dentists also know from experience that flossing and other means of removing toxic dental plaque from the tooth surface underneath the gumline can help prevent long-term dental disease. A recent study by US researchers backs this up, finding that people who learned and consistently used proper flossing technique showed fewer indicators of potential severe disease than those […]

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Tracking periodontal disease to improve diagnosis and treatment

Editor — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 23:21:21 +0000

Researchers from the US have developed computer algorithms to track periodontal disease change, which could help dentists and periodontists follow disease progression. The team—a collaboration between Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Dentistry—has also have developed tools to enable the use of electronic dental record data to automate diagnosis of the disease. Their work is published in Diagnostics. […]

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Poor oral health tied to higher risk for Ménière’s disease

Editor — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 22:46:26 +0000

Poor oral health may increase the incidence of Ménière’s disease, according to a Korean study. A team from Mokdong Hospital in Seoul, South Korea, examined the association between oral health and Ménière’s disease, publishing their findings in the Journal of Personalized Medicine. Participant data were retrieved from the National Health Insurance Database of the Korean National Health Insurance Service. […]

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Gum infection may be a risk factor for heart arrhythmia, researchers find

Editor — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 21:46:37 +0000

Periodontitis can lead to a litany of dental issues from bad breath to bleeding and lost teeth. Now, researchers in Japan have found that it could be connected to even more severe problems elsewhere in the heart. In a study published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology, a team at Hiroshima University found a significant correlation between periodontitis and […]

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New hope for patients with severe bone loss

Editor — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 21:41:17 +0000

An innovative technology developed by researchers in Israel will enable bone regeneration to correct large bone defects by means of a special hydrogel. The groundbreaking study was conducted by experts from Tel Aviv University in collaboration with researchers from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor—and published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology. Small bone defects, […]

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Understanding oral bacteria to help fight periodontal disease

Editor — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 23:04:07 +0000

Using the extremely brilliant light of the Canadian Light Source at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada, researchers have advanced our understanding of how a specific group of bacteria in the human mouth contribute to periodontal disease. Dr Michael Suits and his colleagues at Wilfrid Laurier University were focused on a group of three different bacteria—commonly […]

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Study identifies possible target to counter bone loss

Editor — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 22:58:36 +0000

Bone remodelling in the body involves a balancing act between osteoblasts, cells that build bone, and osteoclasts, cells that break it down. Diseases such as osteoporosis, arthritis, and periodontitis involve bone loss, and are linked with an overabundance of osteoclast activity. In a paper published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, US researchers offer […]

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Gel treats gum disease by fighting inflammation

Editor — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 23:35:43 +0000

A topical gel that blocks the receptor for a metabolic byproduct called succinate treats gum disease by suppressing inflammation and changing the make-up of bacteria in the mouth, according to a new study led by US researchers and published in Cell Reports. The research, conducted in mice and using human cells and plaque samples, lays the groundwork for […]

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People who receive periodontal care do better after heart attack, study finds

Editor — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 23:47:35 +0000

The conventional wisdom is that medical and dental care are related, but less is known about how dental care relates to health outcomes after acute incidents like heart attacks. To learn more, US researchers studied patients receiving periodontal care, dental cleanings or no dental care during 2016-2018 who also had acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) […]

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Maternal gum disease may be connected to preterm birth

Editor — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 23:37:27 +0000

Women with preterm births may be more likely to have gum disease compared to those with full-term births, according to German research presented at the most recent EuroPerio10, the world’s leading congress in periodontology and implant dentistry organised by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP). The study also found a higher prevalence of unhealthy oral microbes […]

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Research suggests link between gum disease and Alzheimer’s disease

Editor — Sun, 24 Jul 2022 23:44:12 +0000

Fusobacterium nucleatum (F. nucleatum) is a common type of bacteria that proliferates in periodontal disease. It affects the gums and jawbone, and if untreated results in unstable teeth and tooth loss. In recent years, F. nucleatum has been linked to conditions ranging from colorectal cancer to premature delivery of babies. Now new research from the US […]

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Severe gum disease is associated with impaired lung function

Editor — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 23:28:32 +0000

Lung function declines with increasingly severe gum disease, according to research from Norway presented at the recent EuroPerio10, a world congress in periodontology and implant dentistry organised by the European Federation of Periodontology. Previous research has found that dental cleaning including plaque removal is associated with a reduction in symptom flare-ups in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary […]

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Artificial intelligence shows promise for interpreting dental X-rays

Editor — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 23:16:49 +0000

A deep learning algorithm successfully detects periodontal disease from 2D bitewing radiographs, according to research from Turkey. The team from Eskisehir Osmangazi University presented their findings at EuroPerio10, the world’s leading congress in periodontology and implant dentistry organised by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP). “Our study shows the potential for artificial intelligence (AI) to automatically identify periodontal […]

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