inflammation

A Plant-Based Diet Can Reduce Gingivitis

A plant-based whole food diet reduced gingivitis in a recent randomized trial led by...

Infections Increase the Risk of Developing Sjögren’s Syndrome

Individuals who have a history of infection face twice the risk of developing Sjögren’s...

CT Scans Overused in Patients With Dental Infections

Computed tomography (CT) is used excessively for scanning dental infections even though history and...

Workshop to Develop Joint Perio and Cardio Care Guidelines

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

Omega-3 May Prevent Oral Bacteria from Interfering With Pregnancy

Fusobacterium nucleatum can cause pregnancy complications including preterm birth, neonatal death, and stillbirth. However,...

Oral Bacteria May Indicate Early Pancreatic Cancer

Differences in the abundance of certain bacteria living on the tongue can distinguish patients...

Good Oral Hygiene May Help Manage Lupus

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

Academy of Supra-gingival Health Dentistry Holds First Meeting

The Academy of Supra-gingival Health Dentistry held its first meeting on December 7 at...

Women With Tooth Loss Face Greater High Blood Pressure Risk

Postmenopausal women who have experienced tooth loss are at higher risk of developing high...

Location Matters in Resolving Periodontal Inflammation

The protein Del-1 not only curbs the initiation of inflammation in periodontitis and other...