Pediangco Dental Clinic Antique

29/11/2025

A new study from Hiroshima University finds that the gum-disease bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) can slip into the bloodstream and infiltrate the heart. There, it quietly drives scar tissue buildup — known as fibrosis — distorting the heart’s architecture, disrupting electrical signals, and raising the risk of Atrial Fibrillation (AFib).

Researchers studied both animal models and human atrial tissue. Mice with P. gingivalis showed significantly higher incidence of inducible AFib compared with controls. In human heart tissue from AFib patients, presence of P. gingivalis correlated with more severe gum disease — suggesting a possible microbial link beyond inflammation alone.

For everyday oral-health practice, this reinforces that untreated periodontitis might not only threaten your gums and teeth — it may also pose broader cardiovascular risks. It’s a reminder that oral hygiene and periodontal care are key to whole-body health.

📄Research paper:
Shunsuke Miyauchi, Miki Kawada-Matsuo, Hisako Furusho, et al. Atrial Translocation of Porphyromonas gingivalis Exacerbates Atrial Fibrosis and Atrial Fibrillation. Circulation, 2025; DOI: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.124.071310

11/04/2025

The Evolution of Dental Air Rotors (1925–2025):

Over the past century, dental air rotors have undergone a remarkable transformation—from rudimentary, cumbersome tools to precision-engineered instruments that define modern dentistry.

In 1925,
early air rotors were bulky, slow (~5,000 RPM), and often painful for both patients and dentists. Noise, vibration, and limited sterilization options made procedures stressful and inefficient.

By 2025,
advancements in ergonomics, materials, and smart technology have revolutionized these devices. Today’s air rotors exceed 400,000 RPM, operate near-silently, and integrate features like auto-torque adjustment, and fiber optics —enhancing accuracy, comfort, and safety.

26/03/2025

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26/03/2025

Maintaining good oral hygiene is crucial when wearing braces.

26/03/2025

The sooner you fix it,the less you pay!🦷

The sooner you fix it, the less you pay! 🦷💰🕒️💸

23/02/2025

Treatment: Oral Prophylaxis with moderate carcular deposits. What are Calcular deposits?
Calcular deposits. > is a form of hardened dental plaque. The cells within calculus are primarily bacterial (Methanobrevibacter oralis) and several species of yeast (Candida Albicans) > it is associated with a number of clinical manifestations including bad breath, receeding gums and chronically inflammed gingiva.

20/11/2024

🦷Surgical procedure of impacted canines under orthodontic treatment (3 out of 16cases).🦷

21/04/2024

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20/02/2024

13/12/2023

Thankyou sa meryenda ☕️☕️🙏🏻 Mugkape ❤️❤️

12/12/2023

TO OUR VALUED PATIENTS, WE ARE CLOSE ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY (DECEMBER 15 AND 16). WE WILL OPEN ON SUNDAY DECEMBER 17. THANKYOU❤️