periodontal disease

Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked With Periodontal and Cardiovascular Disease

Rates of both periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease are elevated in individuals with rheumatoid...

Mechanism Connecting Periodontitis With Other Inflammatory Diseases Uncovered

The link between periodontal disease and other inflammatory conditions such as heart disease and...

Superior Outcomes and the Biolase Repair Perio Laser Protocol

Periodontal flap surgery often has been used to remedy periodontal disease, but laser treatment...

Molecules May Stimulate Stem Cell Regeneration to Fight Periodontal Disease

A specific type of molecule may stimulate the regeneration of stem cells and reverse...

COVID-19 Takes Its Toll on Dentistry in Pakistan Too

Over the past two decades, the world has experienced three outbreaks of very fatal...

Delayed Dental Treatment Negates the Mouth-Body Connection

As the COVID-19 pandemic tragically unfolds in the United States and other countries, regulatory...

Patients With Gum Disease Should Be Educated About Their Cardiovascular Risks Too

Patients with gum disease should be told that they have a higher risk of...

Oral Health Gets Good News and Bad News in Australia

There’s good news and bad news when it comes to oral health Down Under,...

EFP Releases Evidence-Based Gum Disease Treatment Guidelines

The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) has published the first evidence-based treatment guidelines for...

Grant to Remove Dental Barriers to Medical Treatment at University of Mississippi

The University of Mississippi School of Dentistry will use a five-year, $2.25 million Health...