gum disease

Another Study Confirms Link Between Alzheimer’s and Gum Disease

Researchers at the University Medical Center Greifswald have confirmed the results of a previous...

Celebrate Gum Health Day on May 12

“Gum diseases are preventable” is the slogan for Gum Health Day 2021, a worldwide...

Better Oral Hygiene Could Reduce COVID-19 Severity

COVID-19 could pass into people’s lungs from saliva with the virus moving directly from...

Bacteria That Cause Periodontitis Spread from Parents to Their Children

Adults with periodontitis transmit bacteria that can cause the disease in the future to...

Gum Bacteria Imbalance Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarker

Older adults with more harmful than healthy bacteria in their gums are more likely...

Kids With Primary Immunodeficiencies Face Greater Risks of Periodontitis

Children with primary immunodeficiencies (PIDS) are nearly 10 times more likely to be diagnosed...

Biomaterial Generates Electricity to Combat Periodontitis

Researchers at the Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry have developed a biomaterial that...

Periodontitis Increases Risk of Bacteria in Donated Blood

There is an increased risk of bacterial contamination in donated blood if the donor...

Periodontitis May Double Risk of High Blood Pressure

Adults with periodontitis may be significantly more likely to have higher blood pressure than...

Biolase Launches Waterlase Perio Academy

Biolase has launched the Waterlase Perio Academy (WPA) to help clinicians provide periodontal and...