This message was sent to ##Email## To advertise in this publication please click here November 4, 2020 .RESEARCH & SCIENCE Gum disease and tooth loss linked to development of precancerous cells in the gut Forbes A new study has linked gum disease to the development of dangerous pre-cancerous cells which can lead to colorectal cancer. The research published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research looked at the development of two types of irregular cells in the colon which can lead to colorectal cancers; serrated polyps and conventional adenomas. READ MORE  SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by Procter & Gamble Say hello to Oral-B iO: Are you ready to be WOWed? Crest Goes Beyond the Brush to neutralize toxins up to 4mm Subgingivally. Find out more… Oral Health & Prevention are more important than ever. How do you help drive compliance with your recommendations? Do you or your team need Continuing Education? AGD CERP approved and no charge. Need inspiration for your next social media post? Mouthwash killed coronavirus in experiment Journal of Medical Virology via Wiley Online Library Certain mouthwashes and nasal rinses demonstrated virucidal properties that can kill a virus similar to the one that causes COVID-19, according to an experimental study. However, mouthwash should “not to replace wearing masks and social distancing,” Craig Meyers, MS, PhD, a distinguished professor of microbiology, immunology, obstetrics and gynecology at Penn State College of Medicine, told Healio Primary Care. READ MORE .DENTAL INDUSTRY NEWS How have dentists' offices changed amid pandemic? Monroe Co Post Still worried about going to the dentist office for an appointment? A national survey shows just how much our attitudes have changed as the coronavirus pandemic grinds on. In an initial survey commissioned by the North American Dental Group, which released findings in April, 71% of respondents said they felt “uncomfortable” visiting their dentists during the COVID-19 pandemic. READ MORE  PRODUCT SHOWCASE BioXclude Resident-Only Webinar Are you a resident looking to expand your barrier membrane knowledge? Join us October 28th and October 30th for a presentation highlighting the unique biological characteristics of BioXclude, a versatile barrier membrane with active growth factors and potent antimicrobial peptides that lead to rapid healing. Learn more and register now! LEARN MORE Inside American dentistry's identity crisis Fortune Dental offices shut their doors to all but emergency patients when COVID-19 began spreading in March. Many dentists donated personal protective equipment (PPE) to local health care facilities desperate for the hard-to-find but crucial gear. READ MORE .WHAT YOUR PATIENTS ARE READING Is your mouthful of metal healthy? Next Avenue Julio Fernandez has had only four cavities, ever. For the first two, treated when he was young, his dentist used fillings that contained mercury, those silver fillings that have become less popular than the resin-based or white fillings. READ MORE This is how you're storing your toothbrush in the worst way possible Best Life If we had to guess, you probably store your toothbrush standing up in a cup or container that sits on your bathroom sink. We hate to say it, but that's actually a pretty terrible idea — and there's science to prove it. READ MORE The ultimate PPE that no one talks about Dentistry iQ Get ready for some groundbreaking news about how you can protect yourself from COVID-19 and almost every nasty bug out there, because this will absolutely knock your socks off. Ready? Here’s the answer: self-health and wellness. There ya go. What...were you expecting something different? A new type of mask? A new shield? Crazy see-through hazmat suit? Sorry to disappoint. This one’s black and white. 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Even though the majority of dental practices are currently open for service, according to a survey by the American Dental Association’s Health Policy Institute (HPI), only 21.7% of general practice dentists reported a return to full patient volume as of early October 2020. READ MORE How 4 practices are creatively mitigating COVID-19 risk and gaining patients in the process Dentistry iQ Since the novel coronavirus pandemic began earlier this year, dental practices have had to quickly adapt to new infection control policies and new expectations from patients. While most dentists and patients alike are adjusting to the “next normal,” some practices have also found innovative and creative ways to mitigate COVID-19 risk while also differentiating themselves and growing their patient base. READ MORE NOTE: The articles that appear in This Week in Perio are chosen from a variety of sources to reflect media coverage of the periodontal and oral health industries. 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