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Tongue Piercings Damage the Gums and Teeth

Though considered trendy and fashionable in some circles, tongue piercings may affect nearby gums...

Philips Symposium Addresses Connections Between Oral and Systemic Health

Philips Oral Healthcare’s Scientific Symposium, held June 18-19 in Amsterdam, examined the mounting scientific...

Sunstar Grants Support Periodontal Research

American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) members Hsun Liang Chan, DDS, MS, and Jeff C.W....

Bi Takes Volpe Prize for Periodontal Research

Dr. Jiarui Bi, a graduate student at the University of British Columbia (UBC), has...

Does Diabetes Increase the Risk of Periodontitis?

The literature is conflicting on the association between diabetes and periodontitis. A systematic review...

Low-Level Laser Therapy: An Alternative to Opioids in Dentistry

What if you had technology that could reduce your patients’ pain, improve their wound...

Improved Oral Health Can Reduce Lethal Risks Among African-American Women

Heart disease, stroke, and cancer are the leading causes of death among African-American women...

Drug-Filled, 3-D Printed Dentures Could Fight Off Infections

Nearly two-thirds of the people who wear dentures in the United States suffer frequent...

E-Cigarette Flavors Affect Free Radical Production

The flavor of an e-cigarette may affect more than a consumer’s taste buds, according...

Heart Disease Risk Increases With Tooth Loss in Middle Age

The loss of two or more teeth in middle age is associated with an...