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Targeting Bacterial Fimbriae May Inhibit Periodontitis
Porphyromonas gingivalis assembles hair-like structures on its surface called fimbriae for adhesion in the...
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Workshop to Develop Joint Perio and Cardio Care Guidelines
Dental and heart experts are set to publish joint recommendations for medical and oral...
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Hygienists Encouraged to Have the Cannabis Conversation in Canada
With its recent nationwide legalization, people need to think carefully before using cannabis considering...
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Bill Proposes Adding Dental Benefits to Medicare
Senator Ben Cardin of Maryland has introduced S.22, the Medical Dental Benefit Act of...
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Elusive Oral Bacteria Finally Isolated and Counted
Researchers at the University of Washington (UW) School of Dentistry and the Forsyth Institute...
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Good Oral Hygiene May Help Manage Lupus
Good oral hygiene may make a difference in preventing and managing lupus and other...
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Gum Disease Treatment May Improve Diabetes Symptoms
Intensive treatment for gum disease may help some people with type 2 diabetes by...
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Good Oral Health Improves Blood Pressure Treatment
People who take medication for high blood pressure are more likely to benefit from...
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Periodontitis May Initiate Alzheimer’s Disease
Long-term exposure to Porphyromonas gingivalis causes inflammation and degeneration of brain neurons in mice...
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Periodontal Treatment May Improve Cirrhosis Symptoms
Routine oral care to treat periodontitis may play a role in reducing inflammation and...