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Common Bacterium Triggers Both Periodontitis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
A bacterium that causes chronic inflammatory gum infections also triggers the inflammatory autoimmune response...
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Vaccine Could Inhibit Periodontitis
A vaccine that could reduce or eliminate the need for surgery and antibiotics for...
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Antibiotics Can Still Treat Systemic Bacterial Disease Like Periodontitis
In recent years, the use of systemic antibiotics to treat periodontitis has received much...
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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...
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Researchers Identify Genes That Cause Periodontal Disease
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report states that 47.2% of all American...
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Traditional Chinese Medicine Sees Widespread Use in Oral Health
When it comes to oral hygiene, many families in the United States rely on...
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Melanocortin Agonism Tames Gum Disease and Saves Bone
The list of potential tools that dentists could use to fight gum disease keeps...
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A Low-Carb Diet Stops Periodontal Inflammation
Healthy food may be the best cure for gum problems. Researchers from the University...
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Different Microbiomes May Cause Gingivitis and Periodontitis
It’s common knowledge that gingivitis can progress to periodontitis—but not all periodontitis comes from...
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Olympic Athletes at Greater Risk of Poor Oral Health
As the world’s greatest athletes gather in Rio de Janeiro for the Olympics, the...