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Researchers identify immune culprits linked to inflammation and bone loss in gum disease
Date: 30 January 2019
A new study led by NIDCR clinical investigator Dr. Niki Moutsopoulos suggests that periodontal disease is driven by Th17 immune cells, which are triggered by an unhealthy bacterial community. Credit:… Read more
The Link Between Stress, Anxiety, and Dental Health
Date: 23 January 2019
It may come as a surprise, but mental health is closely related to oral health. Issues such as depression, stress, and anxiety can have an impact on the integrity of your… Read more
Why is the roof of my mouth swollen?
Date: 16 January 2019
The roof of the mouth consists of a bony plate at the front and a non-bone, soft section at the back. Together, these serve as a barrier between the oral… Read more
What Anglo Saxon teeth can tell us about modern health
Date: 09 January 2019
Evidence from the teeth of Anglo Saxon children could help identify modern children most at risk from conditions such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease. … Read more
Poor oral health linked to higher blood pressure, worse blood pressure control
Date: 02 January 2019
People with high blood pressure taking medication for their condition are more likely to benefit from the therapy if they have good oral health, according to new research in the… Read more
Neanderthals attempted dentistry 130,000 years ago, believe scientists
Date: 26 December 2018
Apparent evidence of attempts to use toothpick to deal with impacted tooth and misalignment of another one adds to impression Neanderthals were significantly more intelligent than previously thought. A Neanderthal who lived… Read more
How Seniors Can Prevent Tooth Loss?
Date: 19 December 2018
How Seniors Can Prevent Tooth Loss Sadly, about 27% of seniors over the age of 65 have no remaining teeth, as per the NIDCR. A study by CW Douglas indicated that in 2000,… Read more
How your favourite tipple could be changing the bacteria in your mouth… and it’s not good news
Date: 12 December 2018
Just one alcoholic drink a day changes the balance of bacteria in the mouth and can lead to a range of diseases from tooth decay to cancer, a new study has revealed. Researchers… Read more
What is the best kind of toothpaste to use?
Date: 05 December 2018
Good oral hygiene is essential for healthy teeth and gums. It also helps to prevent bad breath. The right toothpaste can play a critical role in oral health, but it… Read more
What's the link between vitamin D, gum health, and diabetes?
Date: 28 November 2018
A new paper draws interesting links between gum infections, a reduced level of vitamin D, and diabetes. This marks the first time that the joint effects of periodontitis and vitamin… Read more
How your mouth bacteria can harm your lungs
Date: 21 November 2018
New research now published in the journal mSphere examines the effects of poor dental hygiene on the respiratory health of elderly Japanese people. The recent results shed light on the importance of… Read more
Periodontal disease bacteria may kick-start Alzheimer's
Date: 14 November 2018
Drs. Keiko Watanabe and Vladimir Ilievski study periodontitis bacteria. Credit: UIC/Chris Bevel Long-term exposure to periodontal disease bacteria causes inflammation and degeneration of brain neurons in mice that is similar to… Read more
Virtual 3D-printed surgical model improves bone regeneration
Date: 17 October 2018
Dental implant technology has advanced greatly over the past few decades, allowing for more cost effective procedures. Often, when a patient loses teeth due to trauma or disease, bone loss… Read more
Bruxism Linked With Periodontitis
Date: 10 October 2018
Cumulative duration of masseter muscle activity with increasing intensity levels, showing higher levels for people with moderate to severe periodontitis (MSP). Involuntary masseter muscle activity such as bruxism and jaw clenching… Read more
Should you brush or floss first?
Date: 03 October 2018
Researchers have found that flossing before brushing may be the ideal sequence for the most thorough removal of dental plaque. The report is featured in the Journal of Periodontology (JOP),… Read more
Better Dental Hygiene Linked to Improved Type 2 Diabetes Glycemic Levels
Date: 26 September 2018
A study published in The Journal of Clinical Periodontology revealed a potential link between Type 2 diabetes and dental hygiene. The results of the study will have a significant impact in the… Read more
Americans floss in strange places
Date: 19 September 2018
Your patients do floss, but they may be doing it in strange places. According to the latest survey from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), 39% of adults in the… Read more
Study pinpoints genetic connections to perio and coronary artery disease in addition to lifestyle factors
Date: 12 September 2018
Results of a meta-analysis to be presented at EuroPerio9 reported that periodontal disease and coronary artery disease (CAD) share a common genetic basis, involving the VAMP8 function (1). “Knowledge of the shared… Read more
Gum Disease May Initiate Autoimmunity Related to Rheumatoid Arthritis
Date: 05 September 2018
Individuals at risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have increased levels of gum disease and disease-causing bacteria, according to a study presented at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR 2018). “It… Read more
High-tech dentures—fighting bacteria with nanotechnology
Date: 29 August 2018
July 16, 2018, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Scanning electron microscopy: E. coli bacteria try to dock with a nanostructured model surface. Credit: Patrick Doll, KIT Vasodilating stents, "labs-on-chips" for analysis on smallest areas,… Read more
Two in three dangerously underestimate how much sugar is in energy drinks
Date: 22 August 2018
Most British adults dangerously underestimate the amount of sugar contained within energy drinks, the findings of a new nationwide poll reveal. Research carried by the Oral Health Foundation, which interviewed more than… Read more
'Giant' problem looms for aging population
Date: 15 August 2018
Urgent attention needs to be paid to frail older New Zealanders' oral health, a University of Otago study has highlighted. In a world first, Otago researchers surveyed the oral health of… Read more
How Receding Gums Can Totally Ruin Your Teeth
Date: 08 August 2018
Brushing too hard may do you more harm than good. When it comes to your smile, keeping your teeth free of cavities and sparkly white are often top priorities. But while your chompers… Read more
Study demonstrates increased levels of gum disease in people at risk of rheumatoid arthritis
Date: 01 August 2018
The results of a study presented at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR 2018) demonstrates increased levels of gum disease, and disease-causing bacteria, in individuals at risk of rheumatoid… Read more
Why keeping your gums healthy could reduce your risk of stomach cancer
Date: 25 July 2018
Getty Images If you aren’t prioritising your oral health, this is sure to get your attention! According to the latest research out of New York University, if you want to reduce your… Read more
What your gums are trying to tell you
Date: 18 July 2018
Some symptoms like gum redness, puffiness and bleeding could have surprisingly little to do with your oral hygiene. Photo: Fotosearch/Getty Images ale GumsWhat it could mean: You might want to order up a… Read more
How to treat a loose tooth in adults
Date: 11 July 2018
A loose tooth in a child often signals an exciting rite of passage. Once a person reaches adolescence, however, a loose tooth is no longer a normal occurrence. Adults may be… Read more
How long does it take for a gum graft to heal?
Date: 04 July 2018
A gum graft is a type of dental surgery performed to correct the effects of gum recession. It is a quick and relatively simple surgery in which a periodontist removes… Read more
Midlife tooth loss may compromise heart health
Date: 27 June 2018
Tooth loss in middle age is tied to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, independent of traditional risk factors such as high blood pressure, poor diet, and diabetes. Could midlife tooth… Read more
What is periodontal surgery?
Date: 20 June 2018
Sometimes, periodontal surgery may be needed to treat certain gum diseases and conditions, such as gingivitis or periodontitis. This type of surgery is commonly known as gum surgery. The procedure aims… Read more
What does it mean when you have white gums?
Date: 14 June 2018
White gums often suggest that something is amiss with a person's oral health. Several conditions can cause white gums, from simple canker sores to long-term inflammatory illnesses. In rare cases, white… Read more
Do I Really Need to Brush My Teeth for 2 Minutes Twice a Day?
Date: 17 April 2018
Some things feel like they’re going to take forever, even if they actually won’t take long at all. Think: standing in line to go to the bathroom when you really have to… Read more
Toothpaste alone does not prevent dental erosion or hypersensitivity
Date: 10 April 2018
An analysis of nine toothpastes found that none of them protects enamel or prevents erosive wear Date: March 13, 2018Source: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São PauloSummary: An… Read more
Gum disease having devastating impact on general health and well-being warn dentists
Date: 03 April 2018
A new report has revealed that the number of people affected by tooth decay and gum disease is having a widespread and devastating impact not only on patients mouths but… Read more
Nicotine extracted from ancient dental plaque for the first time
Date: 23 March 2018
A team of scientists including researchers from Washington State University has shown for the first time that nicotine residue can be extracted from plaque, also known as "dental calculus," on… Read more
Study: Red Wine Prevents Tooth Decay, Gum Disease
Date: 08 March 2018
IT MAY STAIN YOUR teeth, but red wine contains chemicals that could also help prevent tooth decay and gum disease, according to a study published Wednesday in the Journal of Agricultural and… Read more
NEW Digital Dental Impressions- 3Shape intra-oral surface scanner
Date: 29 January 2018
In 2017, the Institute of Dental Implants & Periodontics was the first specialist periodontal practice to incorporate digital intra-oral scanning for our patients. This cutting edge technology is an alterative… Read more
Dental Implant Update - NobelBiocare Global Symposium 2016
Date: 06 July 2016
YOU ARE INVITED... Dental Implant Update NobelBiocare Global Symposium 2016 Wednesday 27th July 2016 from 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm Presented by Dr Michael Danesh-Meyer Dr… Read more
New discovery helps strengthen bonding of titanium implants to bone
Date: 09 March 2016
BRISTOL, UK: Scientists at the University of the West of England (UWE) in Bristol have discovered a new way to improve the bond between titanium implants and bone. They found… Read more
Toothbrushes Tested Against Gingival Recession
Date: 01 March 2016
Consumers have plenty of choices when it comes to oral care, including manual and power toothbrushes. A team of researchers recently compared the long-term effects of brushing with oscillating-rotating power… Read more
FREE Public Seminar - Learn how you may benefit from Dental Implants?
Date: 29 February 2016
Free Public Seminar If you are missing one tooth, a few teeth or all your teeth and your fed up with gaps in your teeth or your loose denture, join us… Read more
The link between dental and heart health
Date: 24 February 2016
Keeping your teeth clean can have implications beyond a pretty smile. The mouth is a window into the health of the body, and some diseases are first discovered through an… Read more
Breathing though mouth during sleep may increase tooth decay risk
Date: 11 February 2016
A comparison of acidity levels in the mouths of individuals who did and did not breathe through the mouth during sleep finds mouth breathing may promote dental erosion and decay. This… Read more
SPECIAL OFFER - Oral Hygiene Travel / Homecare Kit
Date: 03 February 2016
Book your oral hygiene consultation in March 2016 and receive an oral hygiene travel / homecare kit! ** Kits contain: Oral-B Pro-Health Toothbrush and travel case Oral-B Satin Floss Colgate Senstive Pro-Relief tooth paste 30g Colgate Plax Alcohol… Read more
Gingivitis and Probiotics: What you need to know
Date: 28 January 2016
Studies show taking probiotics may be effective in the fight to reduce gingivitis. Gingivitis, or periodontal disease, is a gum disease that results in irritation, redness, and inflammation of the… Read more
Teeth whitening: Brushing your teeth with charcoal... does it work?
Date: 16 November 2015
Activated charcoal has quickly become a new trend, not only in DIY skin and beauty recipes, but people are now brushing their teeth with charcoal!The idea is to whiten your… Read more
Smoking may put you at higher tooth loss risk
Date: 11 November 2015
BERLIN: Heavy and regular smokers have a significantly increased risk of tooth loss, according to a new study that found smoking can hide the effects of gum disease. Male smokers are up… Read more
3D Printing Dentistry gets faster and faster
Date: 04 November 2015
The 3D printing innovation is cutting edge, but the ability to reproduce a tooth while you wait in the dental chair is actually not new. “It’s been around for about… Read more
Dr Assil Russell visits Institute of Dental Implants & Periodontics
Date: 03 November 2015
Dr Assil Russell visited Institute of Dental Implants & Periodontics recently. Dr Russell is a finalist in the AMP Scholarships programme which is about giving scholarships to Kiwis doing great things… Read more
Are you sick of loose dentures?!
Date: 30 October 2015
A loose upper denture; frequent painful ulcers under the denture; poor aesthetics; a general loss of taste due to coverage of the palate with the denture; having to constantly use… Read more
Dental implants aid quality of life for osteoporotic women
Date: 28 October 2015
New teeth may give some people renewed sense of happiness. For postmenopausal women with osteoporosis who are at greater risk of tooth loss, this is often the case, according to… Read more
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Date: 23 October 2015
WIN a Philips SoniCare Airfloss valued at $185! To enter the draw LIKE our Facebook page SHARE our competition post on Facebook RATE or REVIEW us on Facebook Winner will be announced 18 December 2015.… Read more
Missing teeth may foreshadow cardiovascular incidents
Date: 21 October 2015
Advanced tooth loss is usually a sign that a person has a history of inflammatory oral diseases, according to a recent study. The University of Helsinki and the National Institute for… Read more
Are you carrying around the silent killer of teeth around in your mouth?
Date: 14 October 2015
Periodontal disease (Periodontitis) is one of the leading causes of tooth loss in adults and effects around 35% of the population. That means around 1.5 million New Zealanders are effected. Most… Read more
Egyptian mummy with gum disease
Date: 07 October 2015
It is often described as a modern affliction due to our increasingly sedentary lifestyles and high fat diets, but scans of a 3,500-year-old Egyptian mummy have revealed it was a… Read more
Say Goodbye to your dentures with All-on-4!
Date: 30 September 2015
In no time at all you will be enjoying the types of food you have been craving… Our specialist team at the Institute of Dental Implants & Periodontics (Dental Implant Network… Read more
See what dental implants can do for you...
Date: 23 September 2015
Dental implants can give you a whole new lease on life and the confidence you have been missing since you lost your teeth. Dental implants can be used to replace… Read more
If Tamara's happy, we're happy
Date: 21 September 2015
"Big thank you to Michael and the whole clinic. Thanks for restoring my smile. I had my new teeth for a week so far, ie gums need to heal a bit… Read more
Dental treatment during pregnancy is safe
Date: 16 September 2015
The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) published an article stating it’s safe for pregnant women to undergo dental treatment with local anaesthetics. After conducting a study to determine… Read more