periodontitis

Common Bacterium Triggers Both Periodontitis and Rheumatoid Arthritis

A bacterium that causes chronic inflammatory gum infections also triggers the inflammatory autoimmune response...

Vaccine Could Inhibit Periodontitis

A vaccine that could reduce or eliminate the need for surgery and antibiotics for...

Antibiotics Can Still Treat Systemic Bacterial Disease Like Periodontitis

In recent years, the use of systemic antibiotics to treat periodontitis has received much...

Recreational Cannabis Use Linked to Greater Risk of Periodontal Disease

Frequent recreational cannabis use—including marijuana, hashish, and hash oil—may be associated with elevated risk...

Researchers Identify Genes That Cause Periodontal Disease

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report states that 47.2% of all American...

Traditional Chinese Medicine Sees Widespread Use in Oral Health

When it comes to oral hygiene, many families in the United States rely on...

Melanocortin Agonism Tames Gum Disease and Saves Bone

The list of potential tools that dentists could use to fight gum disease keeps...

A Low-Carb Diet Stops Periodontal Inflammation

Healthy food may be the best cure for gum problems. Researchers from the University...

Different Microbiomes May Cause Gingivitis and Periodontitis

It’s common knowledge that gingivitis can progress to periodontitis—but not all periodontitis comes from...

Olympic Athletes at Greater Risk of Poor Oral Health

As the world’s greatest athletes gather in Rio de Janeiro for the Olympics, the...