gum disease

Genes Connected to Tooth Decay and Gum Disease

Though tooth decay and periodontitis are among the most common diseases in the world,...

Video Campaign Aims to Help Pregnant Women Improve Their Oral Health

Noting that pregnant women with poor gum health face greater health risks both for...

Undetected Diabetes Linked to Periodontitis and Heart Attacks

People with undetected glucose disorders run a higher risk of both myocardial infarction and...

Help Your Patients Kick Their Butts on World No Tobacco Day

Tobacco use contributes to heart disease, respiratory disease, and lung cancer, and it is...

Psychological Techniques Improve Oral Hygiene

The use of psychological techniques to communicate the risk of developing periodontal disease to...

Celebrate Gum Health Day 2019 on May 12

“Healthy gums, beautiful smile” is the slogan for Gum Health Day 2019, held worldwide...

FDS Calls for Dentists to Play a Greater Role in Detecting Systemic Disease

Dentists could play a greater role in detecting systemic illnesses, given the links between...

Project Recommends New Spending for NHS Dental Programs

The dental budget of England’s National Health Service (NHS) isn’t being spent efficiently and...

Researchers to Investigate Role of Lipids in Periodontitis

Researchers at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine have received a $1.5...

Chronic Periodontitis Linked With Risk of Dementia

Chronic periodontitis is a risk factor for dementia, according to researchers at Seoul National...