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Collaboration to Tackle New Treatments for Periodontal Disease

Numerous studies have shown that problems with oral health are strong co-indicators of other...

Scaffold Uses Growth Factor to Improve Periodontal Regeneration

A new regenerative scaffold made of biosafe collagen hydrogel and collagen sponge could retain...

Cytokines May Tie Obesity to Periodontal Disease

As physicians continue to wrestle with rising rates of both obesity and gum disease,...

Recreational Cannabis Use Linked to Greater Risk of Periodontal Disease

Frequent recreational cannabis use—including marijuana, hashish, and hash oil—may be associated with elevated risk...

Researchers Identify Genes That Cause Periodontal Disease

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report states that 47.2% of all American...

Grant to Fund Drug Development to Treat Periodontal Disease

Thanks to a $1.3 million award from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial...

A Low-Carb Diet Stops Periodontal Inflammation

Healthy food may be the best cure for gum problems. Researchers from the University...

Periodontal Disease Increases Lung Cancer Risks

Researchers in China have found that individuals with periodontal disease have a 1.24-fold increased...

Periodontal Treatment Improves Glycemic Control in Diabetics

Multiple studies have established connections between periodontitis and diabetes, indicating a cyclical relationship where...

Pancreatic Cancer Linked to Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease has been seen as a risk factor for a host of systemic...