Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis May Start with Pathogens
An oral pathogen that connects periodontal disease with adult rheumatoid arthritis may also influence the progression of the disease in children, according to new research…
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Periodontitis Ups Death Risk for Patients with Kidney Disease
Periodontitis is nearly as dangerous as diabetes for patients with chronic kidney disease, according to new research published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology. In…
Bacteria in Umbilical Cord Linked to Preeclampsia
The presence of oral bacteria in the umbilical cord and placenta of pregnant women is significantly associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to recent research…
Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Periodontitis
Recent research has estimated that around 35% of all American adults and half of those age 60 or older have metabolic syndrome, a collection of…
Oral Bacteria Found in 90% of Unhealthy Heart Valves
Many studies in recent years have investigated the relationship between oral disease and cardiovascular disease. A major focus has been on the most virulent periodontal…
P. gingivalis Increases “Obesity Hormone”
New research brings more light to an unexplained link between periodontal disease, obesity, and diabetes. The study, published in the Journal of Periodontology, examined the association between…
P. gingivalis Increases Aggressiveness of Oral Cancer
Many studies have found a relationship between periodontal disease and various types of cancers throughout the body. However, a new study in Tumor Biology is…
Curcumin Inhibits Oral Biofilm Growth
New research from Japan suggests curcumin might play a significant role in reducing the growth of oral pathogens due to its natural antibacterial properties. Results…
P. Gingivalis Affects Atherosclerosis on a Molecular Level
A new study published in Infection and Immunity has shed more light on the relationship between periodontal disease and atherosclerosis. This study shows that gingipains,…
Perio Bacteria: As Bad as a High-Fat Diet
We all know the perils of a high-fat diet. It puts us at risk for heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and other short- and long-term health…