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Scaffold Uses Growth Factor to Improve Periodontal Regeneration

A new regenerative scaffold made of biosafe collagen hydrogel and collagen sponge could retain fibroblastic growth factor-2 (FGF2) and stimulate periodontal tissue regeneration. Developed at the Hokkaido University Graduate School of Dental Medicine, the scaffold would improve the

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Cytokines May Tie Obesity to Periodontal Disease

As physicians continue to wrestle with rising rates of both obesity and gum disease, many researchers are exploring the connections between these issues. For example, Interleukin Genetics recently examined how the Interleukin-1 (IL-1) family of cytokines could amplify

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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 of periodontal disease, according to the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP). Compared to those who consume cannabis less regularly, people who used it at

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Cytokines May Tie Obesity to Periodontal Disease

As physicians continue to wrestle with rising rates of both obesity and gum disease, many researchers are exploring the connections between these issues. For example, Interleukin Genetics recently examined how the Interleukin-1 (IL-1) family of cytokines could amplify

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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 of periodontal disease, according to the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP). Compared to those who consume cannabis less regularly, people who used it at

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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 adults have periodontitis, the more advanced form of periodontal disease. Yet relief may be in sight for this broad swath of the population, as

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Grant to Fund Drug Development to Treat Periodontal Disease

Thanks to a $1.3 million award from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), the Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine is working with Traverse Biosciences to evaluate the pre-clinical safety and effectiveness of TRB-N0224,

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Grant to Fund Drug Development to Treat Periodontal Disease

Thanks to a $1.3 million award from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), the Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine is working with Traverse Biosciences to evaluate the pre-clinical safety and effectiveness of TRB-N0224,

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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 of Freiburg in Germany have discovered that a low-carb diet rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins C and D, antioxidants, and fiber can significantly

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Periodontal Disease Increases Lung Cancer Risks

Researchers in China have found that individuals with periodontal disease have a 1.24-fold increased risk of developing lung cancer. Also, individuals who drink, smoke, or have diabetes have a 1.36-fold increase in lung cancer risk. And, women with

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