gum disease

Targeting Bacterial Fimbriae May Inhibit Periodontitis

Porphyromonas gingivalis assembles hair-like structures on its surface called fimbriae for adhesion in the...

Workshop to Develop Joint Perio and Cardio Care Guidelines

Dental and heart experts are set to publish joint recommendations for medical and oral...

Hygienists Encouraged to Have the Cannabis Conversation in Canada

With its recent nationwide legalization, people need to think carefully before using cannabis considering...

Bill Proposes Adding Dental Benefits to Medicare

Senator Ben Cardin of Maryland has introduced S.22, the Medical Dental Benefit Act of...

Elusive Oral Bacteria Finally Isolated and Counted

Researchers at the University of Washington (UW) School of Dentistry and the Forsyth Institute...

Good Oral Hygiene May Help Manage Lupus

Good oral hygiene may make a difference in preventing and managing lupus and other...

Gum Disease Treatment May Improve Diabetes Symptoms

Intensive treatment for gum disease may help some people with type 2 diabetes by...

Good Oral Health Improves Blood Pressure Treatment

People who take medication for high blood pressure are more likely to benefit from...

Periodontitis May Initiate Alzheimer’s Disease

Long-term exposure to Porphyromonas gingivalis causes inflammation and degeneration of brain neurons in mice...

Periodontal Treatment May Improve Cirrhosis Symptoms

Routine oral care to treat periodontitis may play a role in reducing inflammation and...