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PRSRTSTD U.S.Postage PAID SanAntonio,TX Permit#1396 DentalTribuneAmerica 116West23rdStreet Suite#500 NewYork,N.Y.10011 meetings a4-A6 • California Dental Association Presents ‘The Art and Science of Dentistry’ in Anaheim • Journées dentaires internationales du Québec in Montreal expects more than 225 companies to be represented in its exhibit hall • Florida National Dental Convention (presented by Florida Dental Association) focuses on treatment planning and more, June 12-14 • Find this year’s Toronto Academy of Dentistry Winter Clinic in new downtown Toronto location • Greater New York Dental Meeting expands 2014 education and exhibit hall offerings Industry a7–a11 • The NOMAD Pro 2 from Aribex holds its charge longer, is more durable and reliable • Utilizing a digital workflow for provisionalization with BioTemps from Glidewell Laboratories • Porter Instrument releases two new nitrous oxide systems designed for today’s dental practice • Flow Dental expands its digital imaging line • LVI Core I three-day course teaches comprehensive patient care processes DentalTribuneAmerica 116West23rdStreet Suite#500 NewYork,N.Y.10011 Ad P eriodontal disorders such as tooth loss and gingivitis have been identified as potential risk mark- ers for cardiovascular disease in a study released in April. More than 15,000 patients with chronic coronary heart dis- ease provided information on their dental health, with results showing that indica- tors of periodontal disease were common in this patient group and associated with cardiovascular risk factors. Conversely, a lower prevalence of tooth losswasassociatedwithlowerlevelsofCVD risk factors, including lower glucose levels, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, systolic blood pressure and waist circum- ference. Diabetes and smoking were also less prevalent among patients with more teeth, while likelihood of higher education, alcohol use and work stress was greater. The report, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, summa- rized information on self-reported den- tal health from a clinical trial involving 15,828 participants from 39 countries all with chronic coronary heart disease and at least one additional risk factor for CHD. All participants had a physical examina- tion and blood testing, and they completed a lifestyle questionnaire that included in- formation on dental health. Participants reported their remaining number of teeth (none, 1–14, 15–20, 21–25, or 26–32/all) and frequency of gum bleeding (never/rarely, sometimes, often or always). Results showed a high overall prevalence of tooth loss: 16 percent reported having no teeth, 41 percent reported having fewer than 15 remaining teeth, and 26 percent re- ported gum bleeding when brushing. How- ever, there was some variation in results depending on region, country and ethnic group, with the highest rates of tooth loss andgumbleedingfoundinEasternEurope. Almost70percentofparticipantswerecur- rent or former smokers. Statistical analysis showed that increas- ing prevalence of tooth loss was signifi- cantly associated with higher fasting glu- cose levels, LDL cholesterol levels, systolic 15,000-patient study links periodontitis to heart disease risk European Society of Cardiology latest to show possible association ” See PERIODONTITIS, page A2 www.dental-tribune.com DENTAL TRIBUNE The World’s Dental Newspaper · U.S. Edition MAY 2014 — Vol. 9, No. 5 www.dental-tribune.com DENTAL TRIBUNE The World’s Dental Newspaper · U.S. Edition CDA S PRING M eeting PRSRTSTD USPOSTAGE PAID LIBERTY,MO PERMIT#247 The spring 2014 CDA Presents, at the Anaheim Convention Center (above), is expecting more than 28,000 attendees, May 15–17. The California Dental Association meeting provides opportunities to learn about dentistry’s latest clinical and business advancements. A 150,000-square-foot exhibit hall with 600 companies is used every year to launch new products on the West Coast. Photo/Provided by Anaheim Convention Center CDA Presents, May 15–17, Anaheim Endo Tribune managing sodium hypochlorite NaOCl has advantages, but its use must be exercised with caution. ” page C1 Implant Tribune chewing gum alerts if implant is at risk? German researchers aim to create a chewing gum that warns of inflammation. ” page B1 ” See page A4 Hygiene Tribune Older adults facing oral-health crises Wisdom Tooth Project aims to close gaps in dental care and oral-health awareness. ” page D1