inflammation

Anti-Inflammatory Diets Prevent Tooth Loss

Diet has a significant effect in the development of dental caries. Yet the role...

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...

Grant to Support Study of HIV Treatment’s Effects on Oral Health

Advances in HIV treatment have dramatically improved patient lifespans and quality of life, yet...

Design Your Medical History Form for Better Oral-Systemic Treatment Planning

A dental medical history form can be used to guide a clinician through an...

Obese Children With Diabetes Tend to Have Poor Oral Health

Obese children who have type 2 diabetes tend to have poorer oral health than...

Dental Implant Coating Halts Peri-Implantitis

The American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) reports that 15 million Americans have crown...

Drug Use Linked to Poor Oral Health

Dental patients with substance use disorders have more tooth decay and periodontal disease than...

Estrogen Therapy Reduces Periodontitis for Postmenopausal Women

Estrogen therapy helps women in menopause reduce hot flashes, improve heart health and bone...

Life Expectancy Linked to Number of Teeth

The number of teeth you keep as you get older could indicate just how...