periodontal disease

New Membrane Class Regenerates Tissue and Bone

Researchers at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) have developed methods that may...

Chronic Periodontitis Linked With Risk of Dementia

Chronic periodontitis is a risk factor for dementia, according to researchers at Seoul National...

Extractions Account for Almost a Quarter of Negligence Claims

In 2017, five aspects of dental care resulted in 80% of the clinical negligence...

Vaccine Proves Effective Against P Gingivalis

SutroVax has developed a multivalent vaccine that has demonstrated protective immunity against Porphyromonas gingivalis...

Women With Tooth Loss Face Greater High Blood Pressure Risk

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

Poor Brushing Linked With Cardiovascular Disease Risks

Brushing your teeth for at least two minutes twice a day may lower your...

Grants to Target Research Into Gum Disease, Bone Loss, and More

Researchers with the University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Oral Biology have received six...

89% of Dentists Fear Getting Sued

According to Dental Protection, 89% of its dentist members in the United Kingdom are...

Good Oral Health Improves Blood Pressure Treatment

People who take medication for high blood pressure are more likely to benefit from...

Grant to Explore Use of Biomarkers in Detecting Dental Resorption

The Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine (SDM) has received a two-year, $319,000...