Association between periodontal pathogens and systemic disease

A growing body of literature suggests that there is a link between periodontitis and systemic diseases. These diseases include cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal and colorectal cancer, diabetes and insulin resistance, and Alzheimer\u27s disease, as well as respiratory tract infection and adverse pregnancy outcomes. The presence of periodontal pathogens and their metabolic by-products in the mouth may in fact modulate the immune response beyond the oral cavity, thus promoting the development of systemic conditions. A cause-and-effect relationship has not been established yet for most of the diseases, and the mediators of the association are still being identified. A better understanding of the systemic effects of oral microorganisms will contribute to the goal of using the oral cavity to diagnose and possibly treat non-oral systemic disease

Doctor, Why Does It Hurt? Orofacial Pain, Sources, and Treatment

Despite recommended regular dental checkups, pain is one of the primary reasons patients seek dental treatment. This interactive course will provide advanced knowledge of diagnosis, quantification and treatment of various types of orofacial pain, which include temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Not all pain in this region is odontogenic; therefore, there is a need for dental professionals to understand the complexities of various non-odontogenic sources of pain. Knowledge of head and neck anatomy, including an understanding of the nerve pathways delivering pain, is helpful in differential diagnosis and narrowing the possible sources causing pain in each particular case. You Will Learn Head and neck anatomy with an emphasis on nerve pathways Techniques for head and neck examinations How to assess diagnostic information required to differentiate sources of odontogenic pain from non-odontogenic sources How to discuss and understand the diagnosis of orofacial lesions and TMD Available treatments to manage orofacial pain Who Should Attend This program is designed for all dentists and allied dental professionals interested in the treatment and management of orofacial pain

Doctor, Why Does It Hurt? Orofacial Pain, Sources, and Treatment

Despite recommended regular dental checkups, pain is one of the primary reasons patients seek dental treatment. This interactive course will provide advanced knowledge of diagnosis, quantification and treatment of various types of orofacial pain, which include temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Not all pain in this region is odontogenic; therefore, there is a need for dental professionals to understand the complexities of various non-odontogenic sources of pain. Knowledge of head and neck anatomy, including an understanding of the nerve pathways delivering pain, is helpful in differential diagnosis and narrowing the possible sources causing pain in each particular case. You Will Learn Head and neck anatomy with an emphasis on nerve pathways Techniques for head and neck examinations How to assess diagnostic information required to differentiate sources of odontogenic pain from non-odontogenic sources How to discuss and understand the diagnosis of orofacial lesions and TMD Available treatments to manage orofacial pain Who Should Attend This program is designed for all dentists and allied dental professionals interested in the treatment and management of orofacial pain

Doctor, Why Does It Hurt? Orofacial Pain, Sources, and Treatment

Despite recommended regular dental checkups, pain is one of the primary reasons patients seek dental treatment. This interactive course will provide advanced knowledge of diagnosis, quantification and treatment of various types of orofacial pain, which include temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Not all pain in this region is odontogenic; therefore, there is a need for dental professionals to understand the complexities of various non-odontogenic sources of pain. Knowledge of head and neck anatomy, including an understanding of the nerve pathways delivering pain, is helpful in differential diagnosis and narrowing the possible sources causing pain in each particular case. You Will Learn Head and neck anatomy with an emphasis on nerve pathways Techniques for head and neck examinations How to assess diagnostic information required to differentiate sources of odontogenic pain from non-odontogenic sources How to discuss and understand the diagnosis of orofacial lesions and TMD Available treatments to manage orofacial pain Who Should Attend This program is designed for all dentists and allied dental professionals interested in the treatment and management of orofacial pain

Doctor, Why Does It Hurt? Orofacial Pain, Sources, and Treatment

Despite recommended regular dental checkups, pain is one of the primary reasons patients seek dental treatment. This interactive course will provide advanced knowledge of diagnosis, quantification and treatment of various types of orofacial pain, which include temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Not all pain in this region is odontogenic; therefore, there is a need for dental professionals to understand the complexities of various non-odontogenic sources of pain. Knowledge of head and neck anatomy, including an understanding of the nerve pathways delivering pain, is helpful in differential diagnosis and narrowing the possible sources causing pain in each particular case. You Will Learn Head and neck anatomy with an emphasis on nerve pathways Techniques for head and neck examinations How to assess diagnostic information required to differentiate sources of odontogenic pain from non-odontogenic sources How to discuss and understand the diagnosis of orofacial lesions and TMD Available treatments to manage orofacial pain Who Should Attend This program is designed for all dentists and allied dental professionals interested in the treatment and management of orofacial pain

The ABC’s of a Multidisciplinary Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment of Dental Cases

Increase your knowledge of how to integrate and apply various disciplines in the diagnosis and designing of a treatment plan. During this interactive course, the speakers will present cases from the medical-dental, anatomic, orthodontic and pain management/psychological points of view with relevance to practicing general dentists, specialists and their teams. Cases will be presented, then analyzed and discussed among the participants. The presenters will lead the discussion through to a diagnostic conclusion, treatment design and implementation strategy. Participants will leave the course with a deeper and broader understanding of diagnosis and treatment design. You Will Learn The most common medical problems, system disorders and potential drug interactions encountered in practice and how they might modify dental treatment decisions The anatomy of the oromaxillofacial region and how it relates to diagnosis and treatment The role of orthodontic treatment in the multidisciplinary approach to redistribute spaces (open or close) for implant/bridge restoration Diagnosis of orofacial lesions and TMD dysfunctions and how this affects dentistry The important role each member of the dental team plays in communicating and delivering the proposed treatment to the patient Who Should Attend This course is designed for dentists, specialists and allied dental professionals

The ABC’s of a Multidisciplinary Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment of Dental Cases

Increase your knowledge of how to integrate and apply various disciplines in the diagnosis and designing of a treatment plan. During this interactive course, the speakers will present cases from the medical-dental, anatomic, orthodontic and pain management/psychological points of view with relevance to practicing general dentists, specialists and their teams. Cases will be presented, then analyzed and discussed among the participants. The presenters will lead the discussion through to a diagnostic conclusion, treatment design and implementation strategy. Participants will leave the course with a deeper and broader understanding of diagnosis and treatment design. You Will Learn The most common medical problems, system disorders and potential drug interactions encountered in practice and how they might modify dental treatment decisions The anatomy of the oromaxillofacial region and how it relates to diagnosis and treatment The role of orthodontic treatment in the multidisciplinary approach to redistribute spaces (open or close) for implant/bridge restoration Diagnosis of orofacial lesions and TMD dysfunctions and how this affects dentistry The important role each member of the dental team plays in communicating and delivering the proposed treatment to the patient Who Should Attend This course is designed for dentists, specialists and allied dental professionals

Antimicrobial effects of frankincense extracts on oral pathogens

Introduction: Boswellia trees are the source of frankincense extracts that can be found throughout the Middle East and parts of Africa and Asia. Although frankincense is a precious commodity for trading, it is also used as a traditional medicine for sustainable, cost-effective therapeutic purposes. The bioactive components of the extract have been identified and characterized to have diverse effects on cancer, microbial infections, and inflammation. However, the potential antimicrobial effects of frankincense extracts on oral bacteria are still to be elucidated. Methods: In all experiments, two oral bacteria were tested: Porphyromonas gingivalis and Fusobacterium nucleatum. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was used to determine the minimum concentration of frankincense extracts that inhibit the growth of the two oral pathogens. The effects of different concentrations of frankincense extracts on biofilm formation were determined in vitro using a colorimetric assay to measure biofilm production. Biofilm reduction staining was used to determine the effects of different concentrations of frankincense oil on oral pathogens’ preexisting biofilms. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) quantification was used to determine whether frankincense extracts are toxic to human gingival cells. Result and significance: The MIC assays show that frankincense extracts inhibited P. gingivalis and F. nucleatum growth in vitro. At different concentrations, frankincense extracts also inhibited biofilm formation and reduced pre-formed biofilms made by both oral bacteria. Finally, low concentrations of frankincense extracts were not toxic to gingival epithelial cells. Our results show the potential antimicrobial activity against oral pathogens of a natural product extracted from Boswellia trees