Wasatch Periodontics: Dr. Thunell, Dr. Hegde

08/03/2022

https://www.ksby.com/news/national/lack-of-proper-oral-hygiene-can-cause-pneumonia-while-in-the-hospital

Research shows a recent spike in non-ventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia cases, known as NV-HAP, is linked to poor oral hygiene.

06/22/2022

https://consumer.healthday.com/b-6-20-tongue-lip-piercings-may-harm-adjacent-teeth-and-gums-2657523719.html

MONDAY, June 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Getting your tongue or lips pierced? Don't be surprised when your dentist is unhappy about it. These piercings can do damage to your teeth and gums, a new study warns. "Our study found that many people with oral piercings had deep pockets and gaps around the...

04/13/2022

https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/postmenopausal-diets-may-be-detrimental-to-oral-health-study-finds-040722.html

A new study conducted by researchers from the University at Buffalo explored how consumers’ diet choices may affect their oral health. According to the

03/23/2022

https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2022/03/14/americas-oral-health-is-improving-thanks-to-better-prevention-expanded-access-to-care

Whether they are practicing in a remote village or as part of a clinic in a large city, dental therapists have served hundreds of thousands of people from older Americans to children, many of whom would not have otherwise received care.

03/02/2022

New studies by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry highlights how e-cigarettes alter oral health and may contribute to gum disease.

02/23/2022

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-02-antibiotic-dentistry-endocarditis.html

Sweden is one of the few countries that have removed the dental health recommendation to give prophylactic antibiotics to people at a higher risk of infection of the heart valves, so-called infective endocarditis. Since the recommendation was removed in 2012, there has been no increase in this disea...

01/19/2022

https://coronavirus.dental-tribune.com/news/study-identifies-oral-bacteria-that-lower-antiviral-immunity-in-oral-cavity/

LOUISVILLE, Ky., US: Researchers from the US have recently examined the role that oral microbes play in regulating antiviral responses ...

01/12/2022

https://www.ada.org/publications/ada-news/2022/january/january-jada-finds-association-between-smoking-cessation-advice-from-dentist-number-of-quit-attempt

Receiving advice was associated with an 18% increase in the number of times respondents had tried to quit smoking.

01/05/2022

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-12-gum-disease-illness-mental-health.html

A University of Birmingham-led study shows an increased risk of patients developing illnesses including mental ill-health and heart conditions if they have a GP-inputted medical history of periodontal (gum) disease.

11/30/2021

https://www.perio.org/press-release/new-study-links-periodontitis-and-covid%e2%80%9019-complications/

New Study Links Periodontitis and COVID‐19 Complications American Academy of Periodontology encourages routine periodontal care during ongoing pandemic CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – February 3, 2021 – Systemic inflammation is not only a symptom of COVID-19, but can also be a symptom of periodontal disea...

11/17/2021

We want to welcome our new partner and periodontist, Dr. Rachna Hegde. She completed her periodontics training at "The" Ohio State University and has been the Department Chair of the Periodontics Department at Roseman University, College of Dental Medicine for the last 7 years. She lectures nationally on periodontal and dental implant therapy. We are really excited to have her help lead our team.

10/20/2021

The mouth IS the gateway to the body. We witness everyday how oral health impacts overall health and vice versa. Keep up the good oral hygiene habits!

SEMBACH, Germany – Most people know that poor oral hygiene can lead to cavities, foul smelling breath and dirty teeth, but did you know that other, more...