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Poor oral health may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer among African American women

29 Friday Mar 2019

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(Boston)– African American women with poor oral health may be more likely to get pancreatic cancer (PC).

In the U.S., studies show that African Americans are more likely to get pancreatic cancer than Caucasians. Poor oral health, specifically adult tooth loss and periodontal disease prevalence, has a similar pattern. Using data from the Black Women’s Health Study, researchers from the Slone Epidemiology Center at Boston University found that compared to African American women who showed no signs of poor oral health, those who reported adult tooth loss had a substantially increased risk of PC. This association become even stronger for those who had lost at least five teeth.

According to the researchers, these observations may be related to oral bacteria and the inflammation caused by certain bacteria. In previous studies among different populations the presence of circulating antibodies to selected oral periodontal pathogens was associated with increased risk of PC.

“Oral health is a modifiable factor. Apart from avoiding cigarette smoking, there is little an individual can do to reduce risk of PC. Improving access to low cost, high quality dental care for all Americans may decrease racial disparities in this cancer,” said Julie Palmer, ScD, associate director of BU’s Slone Epidemiology Center and a professor of epidemiology at BUSPH.

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These findings appear online in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.

This work was supported in part by the National Institutes of Health grants NCI U01CA187508 (J.R. Palmer, H. Gerlovin, D.S. Michaud), NCI R01CA098663 (J.R. Palmer, Y.C. Cozier) and NCI U01CA164974 (J.R. Palmer, H. Gerlovin, Y.C. Cozier).

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The impact of the opioid epidemic on oral health

12 Tuesday Feb 2019

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Drug addiction and dental health

The opioid epidemic is affecting countless lives and communities across the country, including here in Arizona. In fact, opioids each day cause more than 130 overdose deaths in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC); and the economic cost exceeds $500 billion annually, according to a study from The Council of Economic Advisors.

Painkilling prescriptions are often necessary and useful for some medical conditions; however, these powerful drugs – such as oxycodone or codeine – come with a high risk of misuse and addiction. This is especially true for teens and young adults, in part because adolescent brains are not fully matured and are therefore more susceptible to the effects of opioids.

One potentially overlooked aspect of the opioid epidemic is the connection to oral health. In fact, oral health professionals write 12 percent of all opioid prescriptions, including 45 percent of opioidprescriptions for adolescents, according to a UnitedHealthcare analysis of claims data.

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, an opportunity to recognize the risks for young people – and provide a reminder for parents – about the connection between oral health and opioids. With that in mind, here is information for people to consider:

Wisdom Teeth: More than 5 million people had their wisdom teeth removed last year, mostly teens and young adults. While the decision to remove wisdom teeth should involve professional advice from a dentist or oral surgeon, patients and parents should also be aware of the risks associated with potential exposure to opioids following this procedure. For many young people, wisdom teeth extraction often represents their first exposure to opioids, and a recent study from Stanford University found that teens can end up in a battle with opioid additional following this procedure.

Limit Supply: Other than in extreme cases, it is important to limit prescriptions for the minimum appropriate dosage and number of days, which the CDC recommends at three days and fewer than 50 morphine milligram equivalents per day. This is because the likelihood for chronic opioid use increases after the third day of use and rises rapidly thereafter, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and misuse or dependence on opioids can lead to addiction to more powerful illicit drugs.

Alternative Pain Medications: If you or a loved one is prescribed an opioid following a dental procedure or another medical event, it is good to ask your health care professional if there are alternatives, including over-the-counter pain relievers such as a combination of acetaminophen and ibuprofen. In many cases, these medications can be equally effective in pain management, without the risk of addiction. 

Proper Disposal: Approximately 70 percent of misused opioid prescriptions were obtained, stolen or purchased from a friend or relative, according to the CDC. That’s why it is important to keep opioids in a safe place – like a locked cabinet – and always properly dispose of unused medications. That can include returning the drugs to your pharmacy, or mixing them with water and an unappealing substance, such as cat litter, and putting in the trash (if simply thrown in the trash, unused prescription drugs can be retrieved and misused).

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Good oral health can prevent diabetes

16 Friday Nov 2018

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By Tim Sandle     Nov 14, 2018 in Health

A new campaign has been launched to assist with World Diabetes Day, focused on dental health. The campaign is being run by Sunstar and the European Federation of Periodontology, and it is called the ‘Perio & Diabetes’ Campaign.

The campaign has been launched due to the connection between oral health and diabetes. Here medical data shows that those with periodontal disease have a 20-30 percent higher risk of developing diabetes. Moreover, some 415 million people have diabetes and 750 million people have periodontal disease worldwide.

World Diabetes Day falls on November 14, although a series of associated events also run beforehand and afterwards. The day is the primary global awareness campaign focusing on diabetes mellitus, and it is led by the International Diabetes Federation.

When someone has diabetes, then this means that their pancreas is unable to produce enough or any insulin to break down the glucose in their blood. This condition can lead to a significant increase in a person’s blood sugar levels. Symptoms of high blood sugar include frequent urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger.

With the new campaign from Sunstar, a holistic healthcare company, this is focused on research examining the two-way relationship between oral health and diabetes, designed to run over a thirty-year period. This research, in conjunction with the European Federation of Periodontology, is important not only because those with periodontal disease have a much greater risk of developing diabetes; it also stands that those who have diabetes are more likely to develop gum (gingivitis) disease.

The way to help to address these issues is to maintain good oral health, especially for people with diabetes. Maintaining good oral health can assist with reducing blood sugar levels. This is the central message that forms part of the ‘Perio & Diabetes Campaign’.

Essential oral care recommendations include visits to a dentist twice a year; brushing teeth twice per day; and focusing on interdental brushing. According to Dr Marzia Massignani, who is the Senior Manager Scientific Affairs and Corporate Communications at Sunstar: “Early diagnosis of both diabetes and periodontal disease is essential if we want to improve prevention and treatment. It is therefore vital to raise awareness about this existing relationship and provide useful tools to patients, professionals and people at risk.”

As well as the research and advice, the campaign is calling for better surveillance, especially with detecting undiagnosed diabetes or prediabetes conditions in the dental surgery through appropriate instructions produced for dentists.

Read more: http://www.digitaljournal.com/life/health/good-oral-health-can-prevent-diabetes/article/536877#ixzz5X3IvRdsQ

6 Things Your Dental Hygienist Wishes You Wouldn’t Do When It Comes To Your Oral Health

02 Friday Nov 2018

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My name is Jordan and I do not love flossing. Look, I get it: It’s very important to floss as part of your oral hygiene. It can prevent long-term dental problems, and it makes getting your teeth cleaned much more bearable. I have no problems sticking to a healthy brushing routine, mostly thanks to the freshness I feel after spending two minutes taking care of my teeth. But aside from neglecting to floss on the reg, it turns out there are a number of things your dental hygienist wishes you wouldn’t do, and TBH, I’m guilty of pretty much all of them.

Natica Boland, a registered dental hygienist at Aspen Dental, spoke with Elite Daily over email about some of the common problems she sees while treating patients, and I have to admit, I’m feeling very seen right now, guys.

The thing is, it’s all too easy to see and feel the benefits of taking care of your body in other ways, whether that’s following a fitness routine or nourishing yourself with plenty of nutrient-rich foods. But for me, at least, taking care of my teeth feels like something I do just so that I don’t shock people with dragon breath.

In other words, taking care of your dental health can often feel like a chore, rather than something that brings you any noticeable benefits — but Boland says this mindset is a huge problem. Here are a few things she says you shouldn’t do when taking care of your dental health.

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E-Cigarettes May Damage DNA in Oral Cells | Dentistry Today

28 Tuesday Aug 2018

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Though touted as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, electronic cigarettes may modify the DNA of oral cells and increase cancer risks, according to researchers at the University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center.

“E-cigarettes are a popular trend, but the long-term health effects are unknown,” said Romel Dator, PhD, a postdoctoral associate at the center. “We want to characterize the chemicals that vapors are exposed to as well as any DNA damage they may cause.”

“It’s clear that more carcinogens arise from the combustion of tobacco in regular cigarettes than from the vapor of e-cigarettes,” said Silvia Balbo, PhD, lead investigator and a member of the center.

“However, we don’t really know the impact of inhaling the combination of compounds produced by this device. Just because the threats are different doesn’t mean that e-cigarettes are completely safe,” Balbo said.

To characterize chemical exposures during vaping, the researchers recruited five e-cigarette users. They collected saliva samples before and after a 15-minute vaping session and analyzed them for chemicals that are known to damage DNA.

To evaluate possible long-term effects, the team assessed DNA damage in the cells of the volunteers’ mouths. They used methods based on mass spectrometry that they had developed previously for a different study of DNA damage caused by alcohol consumption.

The researchers identified three DNA-damaging compounds—formaldehyde, acrolein, and methylglyoxal—whose levels increased in the saliva after vaping. Compared with people who don’t vape, four of the five users showed increased DNA damage related to acrolein exposure.

The type of damage, called a DNA adduct, occurs when toxic chemicals such as acrolein react with DNA. If the cell does not repair the damage so normal DNA replication can take place, cancer could result.

The researchers plan to follow up this preliminary study with a larger one involving more e-cigarette users and controls. They also want to see how the level of DNA adducts differs between e-cigarette users and regular cigarette smokers.

“Comparing e-cigarettes and tobacco cigarettes is really like comparing apples and oranges. The exposures are completely different,” said Balbo. “We still don’t know exactly what these e-cigarette devices are doing and what kinds of effects they may have on our health, but our findings suggest a closer look is warranted.”

The results of the study were presented at the 256th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society, August 20, in Boston.

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Why just using a normal toothbrush is not enough :Dental Tribune USA

21 Tuesday Aug 2018

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landis refining, dental industry, kids, cleaning kids teethWhen we think about keeping our teeth and gums healthy, what comes to mind for many of us is a gentle toothbrush, a good brushing technique and some fluoride-containing toothpaste. True, these are the main ingredients in keeping the largest part of our teeth and gums healthy. However, as our understanding of the oral flora progresses, we have come to realise that conventional brushing methods still fail to access a neglected part of the mouth: the interdental space.

The interdental space is the most inaccessible and vulnerable part of the mouth and as such the perfect place for disease-causing bacteria and plaque to accumulate and cause eventual damage to the teeth, periodontium and gingivae. Even more so than dental floss, mouthwash and the bristles of conventional toothbrushes, interdental brushes have proven to be the most effective tool in removing virulent bacteria from these spaces between our teeth.

“In a 2017 study, we managed to collect over 16 billion virulent bacteria from each interdental space in young, healthy adults using interdental brushes, proving them to be the most efficient tool for cleaning interdentally,” said Prof. Denis Bourgeois, dean of the University of Lyon’s dental faculty in France, and a pioneer in research on oral prophylaxis, interdental biofilm management and interdental brushing techniques. Unfortunately, the use of interdental brushes has not yet become commonplace.

Bourgeois continued, “Interdental brushes are relatively new. The same way dentists in the 1950s had to explain to their patients that brushing their teeth with a normal brush is necessary, people nowadays need to be informed that brushing interdentally is just as important. Both historically and traditionally, dental floss has been the tool of choice for cleaning narrow spaces, as it has been somewhat of a market leader, as well as the only way to access the interdental space for people with healthy gums. However, using dental floss is no longer preferred as, unlike using interdental brushes, its use is not supported by conclusive scientific evidence. And, with today’s fine interdental brushes, we have the most efficient means to access 98 per cent of all interdental spaces in healthy people!”

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Oral care probiotics research on rise – Korea Biomedical Review

19 Tuesday Jun 2018

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landis refining, dental industry, dental healthDomestic microbiome firms such as Bifido are entering the oral care probiotics market following growing interest in the hundreds of microorganisms that live in the mouth and affect general health.

Research and commercialization of beneficial bacteria in the human body are in full swing due to the interest in human microbiomes. Markets and Markets, a market research company, estimate the global microbiome market to reach $500 million by 2022 and $900 million by 2025.

Although gut microbiomes research has been the most prominent, there has been growing interest in oral lactobacillus that protects the health of the mouth from oral diseases such as dental caries, gingivitis, and chronic periodontitis.

The World Health Organization raised concerns that non-infectious diseases or diseases that occur without pathogen infection are closely related to gum disease and that harmful bacteria in the mouth affect general health.

Both industrialists and consumers have since become increasingly interested in creating healthy oral microbial ecosystems.

“Oral care probiotics is the most active field of commercialization of microbiome research following intestinal microorganisms. With the recent interest in the microbiome industry, the sales growth of oral lactobacillus products is expected to increase further,” a Bifido official said.

Bifido is a Korean microbiome firm known as the provider of probiotics such as ProsLab and BioGaia. The firm has also been developing a rheumatoid arthritis therapy with Catholic University Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital since 2017.

Bifido is leading the commercialization of human microbiome products, having successfully cultivated CMU strains through technology developed from studying microorganisms for 30 years, cultivating egg culture bacteria, and commercializing products.

Along with the development of patented human-derived Bifidobacteria BGN4 and BORI and commercialization of intestinal probiotics, Bifido is now expanding into the oral lactobacillus market to create oral probiotics such as Bifidus Denti for inflammatory diseases of the mouth and bad breath, the company said.

It had reportedly led the market by commercializing a CMU strain for oral health. Weissella cibaria strain CMU, a representative oral care probiotic, is a patented oral lactic acid bacterium that is effective in suppressing bad breath.

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E-cigarettes ‘just as harmful as tobacco’ for oral health – Medical News Today

03 Friday Feb 2017

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“The researchers note that nicotine is a known contributor to gum disease, but e-cigarette flavoring appeared to exacerbate the cell damage caused by e-cigarette vapor, with menthol-flavored vapor posing the most harm.

While further research is needed to investigate the long-term effects of e-cigarette use, Rahman and team believe their findings indicate that the devices may have negative implications for oral health.”

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