gum disease

Remember Links to Periodontitis on World Diabetes Day

The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) marks World Diabetes Day on November 14 by...

Sensory Cells in the Gums Guard Against Periodontitis

Chemical-sensing cells in the gums protect the mouth by guarding against infections that damage...

Research to Explore Possible Link Between Periodontitis and Oral Cancer

Researchers at the University of Plymouth’s Institute of Translational and Stratified Medicine Oral Microbiome...

Periodontitis May Indicate Risk of Cognitive Decline

Cognitive functioning and dementia can dramatically affect the conditions for oral health, according to...

A Third of Adults Brush Their Teeth Incorrectly

One third of adults in the United States are under-brushing or over-brushing their teeth,...

Patients With Gum Disease Face Greater Risk of High Blood Pressure

Patients with periodontitis have a greater likelihood for hypertension, according to researchers at the...

FDI Praises UN Political Declaration on Universal Health Coverage

The FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) says that it welcomes the United Nations’ commitment...

Listerine Takes Patient Education into Virtual Reality

Dr. Michael C. Lynch, global director and fellow of oral care scientific engagement at...

NYU to Develop Oral Strip and Gel to Prevent Periodontal Bone Loss

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research has awarded a grant to researchers...

Study to Investigate LPA’s Role in Periodontal Disease

The National Institutes of Health has awarded Creighton University School of Dentistry associate professor...