periodontitis

WVU Dentistry Launches Periodontal Postgraduate Program

A new postgraduate program at the West Virginia University School of Dentistry trains dentists...

Talk to Your Patients About Smoking on World No Tobacco Day

World No Tobacco Day will be celebrated on May 31, and Dental Health Services...

Does Diabetes Increase the Risk of Periodontitis?

The literature is conflicting on the association between diabetes and periodontitis. A systematic review...

Lab Explores the Role of D Oralis in Periodontitis

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

RNA Communicates With Oral Bacteria

Cellular messengers in saliva may be able to regulate the growth of oral bacteria...

FDI Resources Spotlight Strategies for Fighting Periodontal Disease

The FDI World Dental Federation has published a white paper and a practical guide...

$2.2 Million Grant to Explore Diabetes and Periodontitis

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research has awarded the New York University...

Don’t Miss the Signs of Oral Cancer

As a head and neck oncologic surgeon in a large metropolitan medical center, I...

Recommendations Aim to Improve Oral Healthcare for Older Adults

Despite their unique challenges with access to care, mobility, aging, and health complexities, little...

Patients With Diabetes Visit the Dentist Less Frequently

Adults with diabetes are less likely to visit the dentist than people with prediabetes...