In patients with chronic periodontitis, implant design, implant length, and inflammation may be key risk factors for bone loss and implant fractures and failure. This study was recently published in ...

Researchers identify altered expression of genes that worsens periodontitis among smokers, and a new target molecule ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In a small study, the gum disease periodontitis was associated with an elevated risk of developing tongue cancer. Dr. Mine Terzal, from the University at Buffalo School of ...

According to a new study, combining exercise with omega-3 supplements reduced inflammation and, thereby, the severity of a chronic tooth root infection. It suggests a relatively simple means of ...

Though largely preventable, periodontal disease poses significant economic and societal burdens, emphasizing a need for policy interventions, according to a review article recently published in ...

An AHA scientific statement examines the link between periodontal disease and ASCVD, highlighting shared risk factors and inflammatory mechanisms.

A major new study presented at EuroPerio11, the world's leading congress in periodontology and implant dentistry by the EFP, has found that people with signs of gum disease are more likely to suffer ...

Just call it a matcha made in heaven. Using matcha, a type of green tea, as a mouthwash could lead to a healthier smile, according to a new study. Researchers in Japan used a mouthwash made with ...

NAIROBI: If you suffer from both gum and chronic kidney disease, then your chances of survival are three times less compared to someone who has chronic disease alone.

This article explores how chronic periodontitis may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease through systemic inflammation, oral pathogens, and neurodegenerative mechanisms. It highlights prevention, ...

Poor oral health can reduce fertility by increasing systemic inflammation, disrupting hormones, and affecting sperm and egg ...