periodontitis

Why I Stand Behind the ADA and Not the WHO

If there is ever a more critical time to have unity among health organizations...

COVID-19 Patients With Periodontitis Face Greater Risk of Dying

Coronavirus patients who have been hospitalized are far more likely to die of respiratory...

EFP Releases Evidence-Based Gum Disease Treatment Guidelines

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

Gum Disease Associated With Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia

Gum disease may be associated with mild cognitive impairment and dementia 20 years later,...

Grants to Support Thrush and Periodontitis Prevention Research

The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry has received a pair of grants from...

Periodontal Disease May Raise Risks of Oesophageal and Stomach Cancer

People with a history of periodontal disease may have a higher risk of developing...

Researchers Investigating Histatin’s Role in Periodontitis Diagnosis

The University of Saskatchewan College of Dentistry has received a $120,000 grant from the...

Large Study Links Periodontitis With Dementia

Bacteria that cause periodontal disease also are associated with the development of Alzheimer’s disease...

Lupus Linked With Periodontitis Complications

Patients with lupus have a higher chance of complications related to periodontitis such as...

EFP Upgrades Website for Easier Access to Oral Health Information

The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) has launched a new website that enables periodontists,...