periodontal disease

Sunstar Awards $30,000 Grants to Three AAP Members

Three members of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) will receive Sunstar Innovation Grants...

Periodontitis Linked With Calcification of the Cartoid Artery

Researchers at Malmö University in Malmö, Sweden, say they have found a clear link between...

Nutritional Supplements Can Support Periodontal Health

Why is periodontal disease more common among people in their sixties than among twentysomethings,...

Inflammation May Tie Obesity and Periodontitis Together

Obesity and periodontitis are among the most common non-communicable diseases in the United States,...

Biodegradable Rods Directly Deliver Antibiotics to Halt Periodontal Disease

Researchers at the Institute of Pharmacy at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) have developed...

Remember Links to Periodontitis on World Diabetes Day

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

Dental Hygiene’s Evolving Responsibilities Open Up More Opportunities

Dental hygiene is an expanding field. The mean pay for dental hygienists in 2018...

Diabetes Affects Marginal Bone Loss in Dental Implant Patients

Diabetes mellitus is associated with increased periodontal disease and tooth loss, resulting in the...

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Caffeine Increase Cytokine Levels in Saliva

People who frequently consume alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine have increased levels of cytokines compared...

Focus On: Diabetes Detection

Susan Maples, DDS, discusses the importance of screening for diabetes in a dental practice....