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Proactive Collaboration Between Dentists and Physicians Is Key to Improving Care

As more research shows links between oral and systemic health, dentists and physicians are...

The Oral Gateway Microbiome: Implications for Systemic Diseases Including COVID-19

The oral microbiome is considered a gateway to the body that rapidly adjusts to...

Researchers Profile Antibody Response to Periodontal Pathogens

Periodontopathogen antibodies in the bloodstream indicate exposure to periodontal pathogens. Inflammation such as that...

Researchers to Investigate Role of Lipids in Periodontitis

Researchers at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine have received a $1.5...

Commensal Flora Aid Periodontal Immunity

The presence of unharmful microorganisms known as commensal flora in the mouth may be...

Gum Disease May Initiate Autoimmunity Related to Rheumatoid Arthritis

Individuals at risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have increased levels of gum disease and...

Good Oral Hygiene May Improve Recovery After a Heart Attack

Good oral hygiene may help recovery after acute cardiovascular events such as heart attacks...

Oral Bacteria Linked With Stomach Cancer

Elevated pathogen colonization and a lack of bacterial diversity in the mouth were identified...

$2 Million Grant to See If SGK1 Can Control Inflammation

Tooth loss isn’t the only risk that periodontal disease presents. It also has been...

Scheduling for Prevention Can Revitalize Your Practice

We’ve all had it happen. Patients who have been away for a while finally...