Jacob Watwood discusses the links between periodontitis and increased stroke risk.
Individuals with periodontitis have altered concentrations of various proteins in their blood, according to a study from Umeå University, Sweden.
A non-irritant, antibacterial solution to prevent oral inflammation may lie in a chemical compound derived from citrus and coconut.
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.
The Perio Handbook by Reena Wadia will be launched on December 10, 2024.
A study conducted by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Dentistry has shown that nurse-led oral hygiene education reduces gingival inflammation in pregnant women.
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.
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Could taking statins benefit your mouth in addition to your arteries? A new study conducted in cell cultures showed that cholesterol-lowering drugs help to dampen the inflammation associated with...
Zaki Kanaan explains what to consider when thinking about dental implantology.
Tom Alcraft maintaining a balance of oral bacteria can reduce the risk of gingival disease.
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...
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...
A groundbreaking study led by researchers at the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Hong Kong (HKU), in collaboration with multiple international institutions, has successfully demonstrated the...
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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