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New Study Reveals Shocking Levels of Gum Disease

Chief Executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, Dr. Nigel Carter, issued new fears...

Gum Disease Found to be Significant Public Health Concern

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) suggest...

Periodontal Therapy May Reduce Risk of Preterm Birth

US scientists have found a strong link between the success of gum disease treatment...

The Connection Between Oral Health and Systemic Diseases

It’s not news that there is a significant link between one’s oral health and...

Seven Signs and Symptoms of Occlusal Disease: The Key to an Easy Diagnosis

Occlusal disease (OD) is a far more destructive disease than most people realize. Dr....

Systemic Diseases and Dental Treatment: Talking With Your Patients

Now, more than ever, patients are hearing about the “mouth-body” connections between systemic disease...

The Periodontal Crown: Creating Healthy Tissue

Increasing attention is being given by our patients to their physical health. With increasing...

Photodisinfection: The Future of Periodontal Therapy

A number of innovative periodontal treatment options have been developed for use in the...

Flossing, Periodontal Diesase, and Caries

New York University (NYU) researchers published a study in the Journal of Periodontology on...

Gene Therapy Proven to be Effective Against Gum Disease

Scientists at the University of Michigan (U-M) have shown that gene therapy can be...