gum disease

Protein That Halts Gum Inflammation Also May Improve Stem Cell Transplants

A protein called Del-1 prevents inflammatory cells from moving into the gums, making it...

Pediatric Groups Identify Oral Signs of Child Abuse and Neglect

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)...

Gum Disease Increases Cancer Risk in Older Women

Postmenopausal women with a history of gum disease have a higher risk of cancer,...

Flossing Myths, Evidence, and Humor

A patient tells a dental hygienist or dentist, “I always use a really firm...

Fewer Adolescents Using Tobacco

Fewer adolescents are using tobacco these days, according to the Centers for Disease Control...

The Dentist’s Role in Treating Patients with Eating Disorders

The popular media often portrays people with eating disorders as vain young women obsessed...

Severe Periodontitis Predicts Higher Cirrhosis Mortality

Severe periodontitis as defined by standard periodontology criteria strongly predicts higher all-cause mortality among...

Partnership Leads to Treatment for Rare Gum Disease

A partnership between a professor at the Penn School of Dental Medicine and a...

Gum Disease Increases Risk of Death for Postmenopausal Women

Gum disease and tooth loss may be associated with a higher risk of death...

Gender and Residence May Play a Greater Role in Oral Health Than Diet

Many anthropologists believe that as humans transitioned from hunting and gathering to farming thousands...