New research finds an intriguing link between undetected blood sugar disorders and the development of heart attacks and severe gum disease. Undetected blood sugar disorders may heighten the risk of heart attacks and periodontitis. Previous research has pointed to a connection between periodontitis — a chronic condition that affects the gums and bones that support…

Anyone who engages in oral sex with somebody who has a sexually transmitted disease can contract the disease themselves. Oral sex refers to when a person puts their mouth, tongue, or lips on the genitals or anus of another person. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) that people can pass on through oral sex can infect multiple…

[embedded content] Join Dr Martin Attariani on a journey through the dental implant digital workflow, where you will learn how to digitally plan and perform a guided implant case. This seminar has six verifiable CPD hours accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Course objectives Select, digitally plan and perform a guided implant…

Next month’s British Women’s Society of Implant Dentistry conference is set to inspire, empower and support female clinicians in the field of restorative implant dentistry The BWSID Conference 2019 – Embracing Implant Dentistry: Making it part of your everyday practice – takes place on 8 June at The Academy, 45 Wimpole Street, London. For more…

Ensuring good oral hygiene could help to prevent stroke. This was what scientists proposed after finding DNA traces of oral bacteria in samples of blood clots that had caused strokes. New research suggests that good oral hygiene may protect against stroke. Researchers from Tampere University in Finland analyzed clot samples from 75 people who received…

Keto breath is an unpleasant side effect that a person can develop when they begin following a ketogenic diet. A person can try to reduce keto breath by drinking more water or slightly increasing the number of carbohydrates they eat. A ketogenic diet, or keto diet, involves a person eating very few carbohydrates. Instead, they…

Sore throats and mouth sores are common conditions that most people experience. Saltwater gargles can be a cheap, safe, and effective way to ease pain and relieve symptoms from conditions that affect the mouth and throat. While pharmacies and other stores sell medicated mouthwashes and similar products, some people prefer saltwater gargles and other home…

Lyra introduces its course on the 11 May discussing the complete digital workflow with the Iphysio Profile Designer. Digital dentistry is knocking on the door of every dentist and laboratory. It’s important we help our clients evolve with the ever-changing dental market. Lyra has made it possible for implantologists, restoring dentists and laboratory technicians to…

Facial pain is common and often the result of headaches and injuries. However, other causes of facial pain include nerve conditions, jaw and dental problems, and infections. Facial pain can originate from a specific area of the face, or it may radiate from another part of the head. Doctors often categorize facial pain into one…

[embedded content] Laramie Medical Solution is proud to be hosting an exciting CPD event in London covering surgical extrusion and minimally invasive extraction with the Benex. Places are limited as this is a ‘hands on’ training event Bookings are based on a first come, first serve basis Limited to 30 delegates only Date: 15 June 2019…