inflammation

Coating Inhibits Immune System Attacks on Implants

Implants can save smiles, but they also can trigger attacks by the body’s immune...

Breast Cancer Linked to Periodontal Disease

Postmenopausal women with periodontal disease are more likely to develop breast cancer than those...

Diabetics Still Face a Greater Risk of Tooth Loss

There is a bidirectional relationship between diabetes and periodontitis: one can lead to the...

Study Uncovers Implant Failure Risk Factors

Implants can be effective in restoring aesthetics and preserving oral health. But early failures...

Top Periodontal Researcher Takes ADA Gold Medal

With more than 400 publications that have been cited more than 12,000 times, Dr....

Cryotherapy Fights Inflammation in Recent Study

Inflammation can present complications, particularly during surgical procedures. Cryotherapy, which decreases tissue temperature for...

More Evidence Connects Gum and Heart Disease

Periodontitis has been known as a risk factor for heart disease for some time....

Brace Yourself for DIY Orthodontia

Do-it-yourself braces. Really. People are wearing orthodontia that they made themselves. No, they aren’t...

Gum Disease Causes Associated with Type 2 Diabetes

New research shows that modulation of B cells could treat and possibly prevent periodontitis...

Gum Inflammation Reduced by High-Dose Statins in Heart Disease Patients

Statins could be key for heart disease patients, based on a new study. Gum...