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Salivary Melatonin and Periodontal Disease Severity

Salivary melatonin may play an important role in maintaining periodontal health, according to a...

Immune Cells and Periodontal Disease

Researchers at The Forsyth Institute have confirmed in human gingival tissue that immune cells...

Periodontal Disease Guidelines Released

The American Academy of Periodontology commissioned a task force to develop guidelines for the...

Obesity: A Predictor of Periodontal Disease?

It appears that people with a higher body mass index may produce cytokines, which...

Resolvin E1 Studied in Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease is initiated by bacteria populating dental plaque and may eventually result in...

Red Wine Can Help Prevent/Treat Periodontal Disease

Researchers are finding that components found in red wine can help in preventing and...

Arestin Significantly Reduces Bacteria Responsible for Periodontal Disease

A new study highlighting the antimicrobial effectiveness of Arestin (minocycline hydrochloride) 1-mg microspheres in...

Postmenopause and Periodontal Disease

Postmenopausal women may significantly reduce tooth loss by controlling their periodontal disease, according to...

Photodynamic Therapy For Periodontal Diseases

As the scientific community is seeking alternatives to antibiotic treatment, periodontal researchers found that...

Periodontal Disease and Coronary Artery Disease

A study published in a recent issue of the Journal of Periodontology explains another...