Laser gum surgery offers a minimally invasive alternative to traditional scalpel-based procedures, significantly reducing ...

In a new statement, the American Heart Association outlines growing evidence linking gum disease to a higher risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

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

Smoking tobacco is known to worsen symptoms of periodontitis and reduce responsiveness to treatment. Using high-resolution ...

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 ...

Is there a link between gum disease and Alzheimer's disease? In a 2020 analysis led by the National Institute on Aging, (NIA), scientists suggest that bacteria that cause gum disease are also ...

Access flap surgery (AFS) is an effective treatment for deep residual periodontal pockets, improving periodontal health and ...

Discover the warning signs of gum disease that could necessitate periodontal therapy, revealing what they might mean for your oral health.

Two weeks of an intensive diabetes treatment has shown promise in improving periodontal disease inflammation among patients with type 2 diabetes. The corresponding study was published in Diabetes, ...

April 10 (UPI) --Recurrence of atrial fibrillation in patients who have undergone catheter heart ablation may be reduced by treating gum disease within three months of the procedure, new Japanese ...

There’s a tension in modern periodontics that we don’t talk about enough. A clinical paradox. We have our primary enemy in sight: a pathogenic biofilm that destroys the structures holding teeth in ...