Periodontitis is a serious chronic inflammatory form of gum disease that affects millions worldwide. It can lead to tooth loss and the destruction of supporting bone. This disease has also been linked ...

Recently analyzed evidence points to a connection between oral health and kidney health, according to work led by University of Cincinnati College of Medicine researchers. Their article in BMC ...

A common oral bacterium tied to gum disease may help spark and fuel breast cancer, according to new research. Scientists discovered it can travel through the bloodstream to breast tissue, where it ...

The American Heart Association released a new scientific statement, stressing the importance of dental care and hygiene. Poor dental health is linked to a higher risk of heart disease, per the ...

Discover what every pet parent should know about protecting their dog’s teeth, preventing painful dental disease, and supporting long-term health. Your dog’s dental health is about much more than ...

Using reversed-phase and hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, researchers identified 256 metabolites in gingival crevicular fluid, revealing elevated purine degradation and ...

Taking antibiotics may provide clinical benefits beyond those normally achieved with just scaling and root planing (SRP), but there may be even more to it, according to a study published recently in ...

CORALVILLE, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa Dental Board sanctioned a dentist it found repeatedly diagnosed patients with severe periodontal disease when they were actually healthy. In a final order approved ...

The AHA recommends regular dental screenings and periodontist referrals for individuals at high CV risk to help mitigate chronic systemic inflammation. Periodontal disease contributes to chronic ...

Periodontitis is widespread and can have serious consequences for overall health. Researchers at Fraunhofer have identified a substance that selectively inhibits only those bacteria that cause ...

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