Porphyromonas gingivalis

Silicon Nitride Kills Bacteria That Causes Gum Disease

Porphyromonas gingivalis causes gum disease, putting nearly half of all Americans at risk of...

Oral Bacteria Linked to Esophageal Cancer

Porphyromonas gingivalis, the bacteria responsible for gum disease, is present in 61% of patients...

Oral Microbes Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

Nearly 44 million people worldwide have Alzheimer’s disease (AD), which impairs memory, induces disorientation,...

More Evidence Connects Gum and Heart Disease

Periodontitis has been known as a risk factor for heart disease for some time....