A study has revealed a connection between gum disease and a heightened risk of cryptogenic ischemic stroke (CIS), particularly among young adults with unexplained stroke causes.
Japanese researchers report that matcha inhibited the growth of bacteria which leads to periodontitis in a laboratory experiment.
As Generation Z embarks on their journey into adulthood, one crucial aspect of their health that can sometimes be overlooked is their gums.
The deadline for the annual research competition for foundation dentists in the UK has been extended to July 31, 2024.
A study conducted by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of...
Sunstar Oral Health, part of Sunstar, has announced the 2025 editions of the World Perio Research Awards and Perio Link Award.
The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) has recently named Moritz Kebschull, from the School of Dentistry, as its president.
Loven Ganeswaran discusses the best ways to educate patients on the subject of gingival disease.
An international summit of experts, held in Madrid, has presented practical recommendations and indications for the use of antiseptics. The panel has also highlighted the solid scientific evidence...
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In their latest publication in the Journal of Translational Medicine, a team of researchers at King’s College London have found new ways of stopping periodontal (gum) disease and potentially reducing...
Engineers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) have developed a new device that can warn consumers about early risks of tooth decay from diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis.
For years, it has been known that smoking can contribute to serious damage on gum and oral health, with smokers having more gum diseases, more tooth loss, and increased levels of oral cancer. It has...
Researchers from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Dentistry have developed computer algorithms to track periodontal disease change, which could help dentists and periodontists...
Most of the world's population either chronically suffers from plaque and dental cavities or will develop them at some point in their lives. Toothpaste, mouthwashes, and regular checkups do their...
New research from King’s College London has emerged that shows calorie restriction (500-1300 calories per day) could be used to reduce gum disease.
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania’s (Penn) School of Dental Medicine and Penn Engineering have developed a new way to rapidly and precisely eradicate fungal infections in the mouth by...
Professor Iain Chapple will work with Sigrid to identify and develop further applications for a technology that limits oral bacteria’s access to sugars.
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Lehigh University researcher Angela Brown and her team were recently awarded a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to pursue a novel treatment alternative.
A group of scientists from Tohoku University have discovered that gingiva stiffness influences the properties of gingival fibroblasts, which in turn affects whether inflammation is likely to occur and...
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