periodontitis

Genes Connected to Tooth Decay and Gum Disease

Though tooth decay and periodontitis are among the most common diseases in the world,...

Video Campaign Aims to Help Pregnant Women Improve Their Oral Health

Noting that pregnant women with poor gum health face greater health risks both for...

Undetected Diabetes Linked to Periodontitis and Heart Attacks

People with undetected glucose disorders run a higher risk of both myocardial infarction and...

Electric Toothbrushes Help Prevent Tooth Loss

Electric toothbrushes help prevent tooth loss, according to researchers at the University of Greifswald...

Allogeneic Stem Cells Improve Regenerative Therapy for Periodontitis

Researchers at the Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry say they have designed a...

Celebrate Gum Health Day 2019 on May 12

“Healthy gums, beautiful smile” is the slogan for Gum Health Day 2019, held worldwide...

Childhood Oral Infections Mean Greater Adulthood Atherosclerosis Risks

A 27-year follow-up using data from the Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study and...

Poor Oral Health May Increase Pancreatic Cancer Risk Among African American Women

African American women with poor oral health may be more likely to get pancreatic...

Researchers to Investigate Role of Lipids in Periodontitis

Researchers at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine have received a $1.5...

Targeting Bacterial Fimbriae May Inhibit Periodontitis

Porphyromonas gingivalis assembles hair-like structures on its surface called fimbriae for adhesion in the...