Periodontitis is a serious chronic inflammatory form of gum disease that affects millions worldwide. It can lead to tooth ...

Periodontal diseases are highly prevalent chronic inflammatory conditions that contribute to tooth loss and impaired quality of life. Growing ...

Oral and periodontal research has long investigated the intricate links between oral health and systemic conditions, predominantly focusing on adults.

Is your gum health at risk? Learn the early signs of gingivitis and discover proven clinical treatments to reverse ...

Discover what every pet parent should know about protecting their dog’s teeth, preventing painful dental disease, and supporting long-term health. Your dog’s dental health is about much more than ...

The American Heart Association released a new scientific statement, stressing the importance of dental care and hygiene. Poor dental health is linked to a higher risk of heart disease, per the ...

P. gingivalis (orange), the compound (blue), and a healthy microbiome at the transition between gum and tooth. Credit: PerioTrap Researchers have developed a targeted approach to combat periodontitis ...

Using reversed-phase and hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, researchers identified 256 metabolites in gingival crevicular fluid, revealing elevated purine degradation and ...

Taking antibiotics may provide clinical benefits beyond those normally achieved with just scaling and root planing (SRP), but there may be even more to it, according to a study published recently in ...

A large U.S. study suggests that not getting enough lycopene—the antioxidant that gives tomatoes their red color—may seriously raise the risk of severe gum disease in older adults. Researchers found ...

Periodontitis is widespread and can have serious consequences for overall health. Researchers at Fraunhofer have identified a substance that selectively inhibits only those bacteria that cause ...