Implant Tribune U.S. Edition No.7, 2016

JULY 2016 — Vol. 11, No. 7 www.dental-tribune.com IMPLANT TRIBUNE The World’s Dental Implant Newspaper · U.S. Edition By AAP Staff C hinese researchers have found that individuals with periodon- tal disease might be at an in- creased risk of developing lung cancer. The report, published ahead-of- print in the Journal of Periodontology, found that individuals with periodontal disease have a 1.24-fold increased risk of developing lung cancer. In the report, titled “Periodontal Dis- ease and Incident Lung Cancer Risk: A Meta-Analysis of Cohort Studies,” the authors assess the indings of ive co- hort studies that evaluated 321,420 par- ticipants. The analysis notes an increased risk even after adjusting for participants’ alcohol consumption and smoking habits, both of which are common risk factors for periodontal disease. Study participants who were drinkers, smokers and had been diagnosed with diabetes — which is an in- dependent risk factor for both lung cancer and periodontal disease — demonstrated a 1.36-fold increase in lung cancer risk. The data also indicate that women with periodontal disease are more likely than males to develop lung cancer. One of the studies cited in the report suggests that certain oral bacteria may be involved in the development of cancer cells in the lungs, while another indicates successful treatment of periodontal dis- ease may lead to a substantially reduced lung cancer risk. Further research is need- ed to fully understand the link between lung cancer development and periodon- tal disease. “This report can be added to the body of literature that associates periodontal dis- ease with other conditions in the body, in- cluding diabetes and heart disease,” said Wayne A. Aldredge, DMD, New Jersey peri- odontist and president of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), which publishes the Journal of Periodontology. “While additional research is needed on the possible links between lung cancer and periodontal disease, we know for sure that taking care of your teeth and gums can reduce periodontal disease risk and possibly the risk of other systemic condi- tions.” Periodontal disease affects one of every two Americans age 30 and older and is 2.5 times more prevalent than diabetes. According to the American Cancer So- ciety, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men and women. About 158,000 Americans are expected to die from lung cancer this year. More people die of lung cancer than colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. For more information, visit perio.org. About the American Academy of Periodontology The American Academy of Periodontol- ogy (AAP) is an 8,200-member profes- sional organization for periodontists — specialists in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. Periodontics is one of the nine den- tal specialties recognized by the Ameri- can Dental Association. Study: Gum disease may increase lung cancer risk Analysis of existing research reveals possible link between periodontal disease and leading cause of cancer death AO reveals recipients of OF Research Grants By Academy of Osseointegration Staff R ecipients of the 2016-2017 Osseointegration Founda- tion (OF) Research Grants were announced at the Academy of Osseointegration’s (AO) 2016 Annual Meeting in San Diego this spring. Grant recipients are each awarded $30,000 and will present their results at the 2017 AO Annual Meeting, taking place in Orlando, Fla., March 15-18. 1st Place Basic Science “An Adhesive and Osteoconductive Hydrogel for Bone Tissue Regenera- tion in Peri-implant Bone Loss” • Alireza Moshaverinia, DDS, MS, PhD UCLA School of Dentistry “As a junior faculty member, and a member of AO, it’s so encouraging to see how heavily the Osseointegra- tion Foundation invests in research, and it’s an absolute honor to be se- lected for the prestigious research grant,” said Dr. Moshaverinia, a tenure-track assistant professor in the division of advanced prosth- odontics at UCLA School of Den- tistry and a diplomate of the Ameri- can Board of Prosthodontics. “This award will enable me to continue important research in the area of mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) medi- ated tissue engineering and regen- erative medicine related to implant and reconstructive dentistry.” 1st Place Applied Science “The Inluence of Mucosa Tissue Thickness on Marginal Bone Loss of Implants with Smooth Collars: A Pro- spective Controlled Trial” • Hom-Lay Wang, DDS, MSD, PhD University of Michigan School of Dentistry Individuals with periodontal disease have a 1.24-fold increased risk of developing lung cancer. Photo/www.freeimages.com ” See AWARDS, page B2 Moshaverinia Wang

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