periodontal disease

Periodontology Pioneer Dr. Steven Offenbacher Dies at 67

Steven Offenbacher, DDS, PhD, MMSc, a pioneer in researching the relationship between periodontal disease...

HbA1c In-Office Testing Code Increases Oral-Systemic Opportunities

The Delta Dental Plans Association suggested an hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) in-office point of service...

Americans Floss in Strange Places

Your patients do floss, but they may be doing it in strange places. According...

Good Nutrition Has Positive Impact on Periodontal Health

Nutrition may have an impact on periodontal disease and its treatment, according to a...

Periodontal Therapy Reduces Blood Pressure Levels

Periodontitis is associated with an increased likelihood of hypertension, according to researchers at the...

Gum Disease and Coronary Artery Disease Share Genetic Basis

Periodontal disease (PD) and coronary artery disease (CAD) share a common genetic basis involving...

A Healthy Diet Tames Gingivitis in Just Four Weeks

Just four weeks of a healthy diet can significantly reduce gingivitis, according to a...

Lab Explores the Role of D Oralis in Periodontitis

There are about 700 bacterial species in the oral microbiome, with varying effects on...

Glucose Meters Added to ADA Dental Codes

According to the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD), 86 million people in...

Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil Has Antibacterial Effects on P Gingivalis

A study by a team of researchers in Shanghai investigated the antibacterial effects and...