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Biological Imbalance Links Gum and Kidney Disease

An imbalance between the body’s oxygen-producing free radicals and its antioxidant cells could be...

P Gingivalis Borrows Growth Molecules from V Parvula to Cause Gum Disease

Otherwise harmless bacteria such as Veillonella parvula help Porphyromonas gingivalis multiply and cause gum...

Molecules Derived from Omega-3 Can Regenerate Inflamed Periodontal Tissue

Maresin and resolvin, produced by the body from omega-3 fatty acids, can help repair...

The Oral Gateway Microbiome: Implications for Systemic Diseases Including COVID-19

The oral microbiome is considered a gateway to the body that rapidly adjusts to...

Penn Dental Uncovers Regulatory T Cells’ Role in Periodontal Inflammation

The body’s immune response is a balancing act, according to researchers at the University...

Mechanism Connecting Periodontitis With Other Inflammatory Diseases Uncovered

The link between periodontal disease and other inflammatory conditions such as heart disease and...

Patients With Gum Disease Should Be Educated About Their Cardiovascular Risks Too

Patients with gum disease should be told that they have a higher risk of...

Oral Radiography Reveals Chronic Coronary Disease

The calcification of the carotid artery is a sign of advanced arteriosclerosis, which may...

EFP Releases Evidence-Based Gum Disease Treatment Guidelines

The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) has published the first evidence-based treatment guidelines for...

Gum Disease Associated With Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia

Gum disease may be associated with mild cognitive impairment and dementia 20 years later,...