Intelident Solutions Proposes to Acquire Zila for $0.42 per share in Cash Jul 8, 2009
"The proposed transaction will create a major dental company in the United States, combining Intelident's leadership in dental practice management with Zila's strength and experience in the prevention, detection, and treatment of oral cancer and periodontal disease," said Intelident CEO Thomas Marler. "This partnership will allow us to introduce a number of new and innovative products while accelerating the growth of the combined enterprise.". (PR Newswire)
New Treatment For Receding Gums: No Pain, Lots Of Gain Jul 5, 2009
According to the American Academy of Periodontology, periodontal disease is the primary cause of tooth loss in adults aged 35 and older. Periodontal disease includes gum recession, also called gingival recession, which can result in tooth root decay and tooth loss ... Gum disease affects most American adults and research is linking periodontal disease to other health problems, including heart disease. (Science Daily)
What Is The Risk Of Obesity While Taking Antidepressant Drugs? Jul 1, 2009
6, 2009) Investigators asked "Is there a prospective association between obesity and periodontal disease?" They observed significant associations between all measures of obesity and periodontal disease when. (June 4, 2009) The twin epidemics of obesity and type 2 diabetes will continue to fuel an explosion in heart failure, already the world's most prevalent chronic cardiovascular disease, according to a professor of. (Science Daily)
Colo. firm plans to buy Zila for $4 mil Jun 27, 2009
Zila manufactures medical devices used to detect and treat oral cancer and periodontal disease. Its flagship product, ViziLite Plus, is used for early detection of oral cancer. (AZCentral -- Business)
NURSE’S NOTES - Rare but serious blood disorder Jun 17, 2009
Painful mouth ulcers, gum infections, ear infections and periodontal disease are common. Severe, life-threatening infections may occur arising from respiratory, urinary, blood or catheter sources used for intravenous access. (Missoulian, MT)
Treating gum disease helps rheumatoid arthritis sufferers May 29, 2009
Askari and Bissada are part of a team of researchers that studied 40 patients with moderate to severe periodontal disease and a severe form of rheumatoid arthritis. The study results should prompt rheumatologists to encourage their patients to be aware of the link between periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis, says Askari. (EurekAlert!)
Father-son team bring dental skills to Belize May 29, 2009
What Goldman learned is that refined carbohydrates and sugars constitute a significant part of the average Belizean s diet, both of which are leading contributors to periodontal disease. Working conditions were less than ideal as the dentists persevered through sweltering temperatures that shot past 90 degrees. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Is vitamin D deficiency linked to Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia? May 27, 2009
Low serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] have been associated with increased risk for cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, depression, dental caries, osteoporosis, and periodontal disease, all of which are either considered risk factors for dementia or have preceded incidence of dementia ... There are two primary ways that people lose teeth: dental caries and periodontal disease. (EurekAlert!)
Focus on Seniors: Sometimes, a tooth isn't worth saving May 25, 2009
Periodontists, people who specialize in gum disease, were there to help you save your teeth from the ravages of gum or periodontal disease ... Let's assume a tooth has periodontal disease, decay and is fractured ... The root of a tooth that has been ravaged by periodontal disease or decay, or is brittle because of a dead nerve usually can be replaced with a root made of titanium. (Florida Today)
Five things you should know about: Periodontal disease May 20, 2009
Gingivitis is a milder and reversible form of periodontal disease that only affects the gums. Gingivitis may lead to more serious, destructive forms of periodontal disease called periodontitis ... Some factors increase the risk of developing periodontal disease: tobacco smoking or chewing; systemic diseases such as diabetes; some types of medication such as steroids, some types of anti-epilepsy drugs, cancer therapy drugs, some calcium channel blockers and oral contraceptives; bridges that no... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Loretta LaRoche: Miracle cures abound in your supermarkets aisles or not May 20, 2009
Orange juice was originally touted as the best way to get vitamin C, which was the path to preventing everything from the common cold to periodontal disease. If you stand in front of the orange juice section, you will note that you should have taken a sleeping bag with you because you will have to pull an all-nighter to decide which juice you should buy. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Reports Financial Results for the Year Ended March 31, 2009 May 8, 2009
As for existing products, the toilet bowl cleaner Bluelet, the breath freshener Breath Care, the medicated toothpaste Shoyo, which prevents periodontal disease, and nutritional supplements sold through mail order made major contributions to sales and income. Therefore, sales increased 1,700 million yen (1. (JCN Network, Japan)
Examining TLR4 influences of B cell response May 6, 2009
Chronic inflammation, which is at the root of multiple diseases, links periodontal disease to increased incidence of cardiovascular disease. The activation of Toll-Like Receptors, which are essential components of the immune response to certain pathogens, promotes chronic inflammation in periodontal disease ... The ability of pathogens that chronically infect the mouth to induce TLR4 responses indicates that TLR4 plays a role in the relationship between periodontal disease and cardiovascular... (EurekAlert!)
Prostate Cancer Therapy Increases Risk Of Fractures And Cardiovascular-related Death May 3, 2009
While medical treatments that decrease testosterone levels called androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) are important and effective therapies for men with prostate cancer, they can cause a variety of side effects including skeletal and cardiovascular complications, sexual dysfunction, periodontal disease, and mood disorders. Bone and heart complications are among the most serious side effects associated with ADT, but the actual risk patients have of developing these effects is unknown. (Science Daily)
Dental firm sues patient for comments Apr 29, 2009
During his initial visit, he said, he had X-rays taken, then was told his gums seemed to show early and moderate periodontal disease. "Mind you, I had been to a dentist in Northern Virginia on June 16, 2006, and there was no mention of periodontal disease," he said. (News & Observer)
Can Periodontal Disease Act As A Risk Factor For HIV-1? Apr 13, 2009
Can Periodontal Disease Act As A Risk Factor For HIV-1 ... Can Periodontal Disease Act As A Risk Factor For HIV-1 ... 12, 2009) New research from Japan suggests that periodontal disease could act as a risk factor for reactivating latent HIV-1 in affected individuals. (Science Daily)
A strip can reveal gum disease Apr 11, 2009
Ahmed Khocht, associate professor of periodontology at Temple School of Dentistry, and his team looked at the strip's effectiveness in detecting periodontal disease among 73 patients divided into three groups. The groups comprised of healthy adults, those with gingivitis (bleeding of the gums) and those with periodontitis (bleeding of the gums and a receding gum line). (India Times, India)
Excess protein as risky as sugar, researchers say Apr 9, 2009
The disease also can cause blindness, kidney failure, depression, nerve damage and periodontal disease, and lead to amputations. Source: National Institutes of Health. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Targeting Specific Disease-causing Bacteria In The Mouth Apr 9, 2009
9, 2009) Research to develop a narrow-spectrum antibiotic that can target a particular species of bacteria without harming the other "good" bacteria present was described at the Society for General Microbiology meeting at Harrogate April 2. Professor Kim Brogden from the University of Iowa attached a broad-spectrum antibiotic to a protein that targets a receptor on a particular bacterium's surface. (Science Daily)
Gene Therapy Appears Safe To Regenerate Gum Tissue Apr 9, 2009
This is the first study of periodontal disease therapy that demonstrates the distribution of these genes is very safe, suggesting that it could be used in the clinic for clinical application. "Our study doesn't look at all the safety concerns, but certainly this is very important to the field. The two clinical applications to date where it shows potential are periodontal disease and diabetic wounds. Maybe the reason for this is that both diseases result from a compromised or a defective healing... (Science Daily)
New Evidence Of Periodontal Disease Leading To Gestational Diabetes Apr 7, 2009
The findings support an earlier study led by Dr. Dasanayake that found evidence that pregnant women with periodontal disease are more likely to develop gestational diabetes than pregnant women with healthy gums ... 25, 2008) A dental research team has discovered evidence that pregnant women with periodontal disease are more likely to develop gestational diabetes mellitus than pregnant women with healthy ... 19, 2007) Periodontal diseases may contribute to the progression to pre-diabetes,... (Science Daily)
Focus on Seniors: Be aware of periodontal disease Apr 6, 2009
This condition is periodontal disease. Periodontal disease, commonly called gum disease, isn't a disease of the gums at all ... Periodontal disease does not act that way at all. (Florida Today)
Is there a prospective association between obesity and periodontal disease? Apr 5, 2009
Is there a prospective association between obesity and periodontal disease ... Is there a prospective association between obesity and periodontal disease ... The investigators evaluated the association between different measures of obesity and risk of periodontal disease. (EurekAlert!)
Canine Vaccinations Apr 5, 2009
Periodontal disease vaccine ... The periodontal disease vaccine is a fairly recent vaccine to come on the market and is marketed as an aid in preventing and controlling oral disease in dogs. (Suite101.com)
Study finds new evidence of periodontal disease leading to gestational diabetes Apr 5, 2009
The findings support an earlier study led by Dr. Dasanayake that found evidence that pregnant women with periodontal disease are more likely to develop gestational diabetes than pregnant women with healthy gums. That study, which followed 256 women at New York's Bellevue Hospital Center through their first six months of pregnancy, showed that 22 of the women developed gestational diabetes. (EurekAlert!)
The More Oral Bacteria, The Higher The Risk Of Heart Attack, Study Shows Apr 3, 2009
2, 2009) Several studies have suggested there is a connection between organisms that cause gum disease, known scientifically as periodontal disease, and the development of heart disease, but few studies have tested this theory. See also. (Science Daily)
ADA President Urges Congress to Shore Up IHS Dental Care Mar 28, 2009
He pointed out that this occurs at a time when "childhood caries and periodontal disease among diabetics are rampant." ... Diabetics with severe periodontal disease have a more difficult time controlling their blood sugar than diabetics without periodontal disease. (PR Newswire)
Endometriosis Associated with Periodontal Disease Mar 28, 2009
The results of a study published in the journal Fertility and Sterility suggest a possible association between endometriosis and periodontal disease ... Periodontal disease is the infection and inflammation of the gums, tissues and bone around the teeth ... Autoimmunity has also been implicated in the development of periodontal disease, they note. (Newsmax)
Chumash tribe hosts statewide health conference Mar 27, 2009
Markham, dental director for 13 years, said diabetics heal more slowly from dental work on the gums and are more prone to periodontal disease, a chronic bacterial infection of the gums. Preventive dentistry also helps fight heart disease, he said. (Santa Maria Times)
Local dentist speaks of importance of oral health to support group Mar 24, 2009
"I thought this kind of really hit home. You're more subject to a lot of chronic diseases and when you're an uncontrolled diabetic, you're very prone to getting periodontal disease. But, recently research suggested a two-way connection between diabetes and periodontal disease. Not only are people with diabetes more susceptible to periodontal disease, but the presence of periodontal disease can worsen the glycemic control. Proper care of the mouth can help people with diabetes achieve better... (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Loretta LaRoche: Seen any regular, old-fashioned white toothpaste? Mar 24, 2009
It seems that toothpaste has the ability to not only prevent tooth decay and periodontal disease, but it may also prevent heart disease, headaches, toenail fungus and bubonic plague. And the size of the tubes has definitely grown exponentially. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Isolagen, Inc. Receives Notification Letter from Amex Mar 21, 2009
The company's technology platform includes the Isolagen Process(TM), a cell processing system for skin and tissue rejuvenation which is currently in clinical development for a broad range of aesthetic and therapeutic applications including wrinkles, acne scars, burns and periodontal disease. Isolagen also commercializes a scientifically-advanced line of skincare systems through its majority-owned subsidiary, Agera(R) Laboratories, Inc. For additional information, please visit. (PR Newswire)
Painful choice, your health vs. your budget Mar 16, 2009
Regular cleanings are important because periodontal disease has been linked to heart disease and other health problems. "I truly believe in preventative care," Lao said. (AZCentral -- News)
Scientists may soon grow new teeth in lab Mar 15, 2009
"We did it. It works. We're happy. We're really, really close to treating [human] periodontal disease with [stem cell] regeneration.". Page. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Antioxidants in Green Tea Good for ... Mar 13, 2009
Antioxidants in Green Tea Good for Oral Health: Beverage may Prevent Periodontal Disease Protecting Teeth and Gums ... Beverage may Prevent Periodontal Disease Protecting Teeth and Gums ... Research on Green Tea and Periodontal Disease. (Suite101.com)
Go green for healthy teeth and gums Mar 6, 2009
Recent study suggests that antioxidants in green tea may help reduce periodontal disease ... Male participants aged 49 through 59 were examined on three indicators of periodontal disease: periodontal pocket depth (PD), clinical attachment loss (CAL) of gum tissue, and bleeding on probing (BOP) of the gum tissue ... Researchers observed that for every one cup of green tea consumed per day, there was a decrease in all three indicators, therefore signifying a lower instance of periodontal disease... (EurekAlert!)
For healthy teeth Feb 25, 2009
These goals focus on the reduction of four oral conditions, two of which are dental caries and periodontal disease, a gum inflammatory disease that leads to loss of teeth ... Patients can help reduce their risk of developing periodontal disease by controlling the accumulation of plaque, said Malaysian Dental Association president Dr S. Sivanesan. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Dentist's office treats Cornerstone Rescue Mission residents Feb 24, 2009
Dental hygienist Lisa Stradinger and the rest of the office staff spent the day checking teeth, doing cleanings, taking X-rays and educating patients like Kenneth Wounded Face about the need to avoid periodontal disease by brushing and flossing regularly. The dental office is usually closed on Mondays, but his six staff members all volunteered to come in without pay for the day, Carpenter said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
A makeover for the teeth Feb 23, 2009
By February, the Twin Falls woman would have a smile like a movie star, and the hereditary periodontal disease that had haunted her for her entire life would be gone. Unlike her mother, she wouldn't have to resort to removing a denture each night, leaving a caved-in, toothless mouth. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Could Gum Disease Trigger Full-Blown AIDS? Feb 13, 2009
The researcher said a group of bacteria that leads to periodontal disease not only poses a threat to teeth, but the entire body ... "Serious periodontal disease could lead to the development (of AIDS) among HIV-positive people... although the probability largely depends on individual physical strength," Ochiai said ... Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that supports your teeth. (FOXNews)
Mummy mia! Scans reveal Egyptian secrets Feb 10, 2009
"Remarkably all the teeth are present. [There is] no evidence of tooth decay or periodontal disease (the principal cause of tooth loss in modern humans)," Vannier wrote. Earlier attempts to carry out scans of Meresamun's caskets in 1989 and 1991 produced only blurry images. (guardian.co.uk)
Health InfoCenter Feb 8, 2009
Here is a list of health-related web links and contact information mentioned on the Channel 3 News HealthWatch recently. Stroke Signs and Prevention. (WCAX.com, VT)
