Screenings Could Save Millions in Healthcare Costs
Screenings for systemic disease in the dental office could save the United States millions in healthcare costs, according to a study published in the American…
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Oral Bacteria Become Therapy Resistant
Oral bacterial infection can become resistant to periodontal treatment if not addressed, according to a study in the journal Oral Diseases. The study found that…
Research Explores Pathogens’ Role in Alzheimer’s Disease
Certain periodontal bacteria can make their way into the brain, according to a recent collaborative study by University of Central Lancastershire and University of Florida…
Can Gum Disease Affect Your Knee Replacement?
Researchers have found periodontal bacteria in periprosthetic joint infections of the knee, according to a new study published in the Journal of Applied Biomaterials and…
Pathogens & Plaque—What’s the Connection?
It has been well established that periodontal pathogens are capable of moving around the body, affecting organs and systems in a variety of ways. They…
Diabetes Ups Head & Neck Cancer Risk by 50%
Diabetes is a complicated disease that can have a plethora of systemic effects, some of the first of which show up in the mouth. New…
Periodontitis: A Trigger for Heart Disease?
Despite advancements in the detection and treatment of cardiovascular events, heart disease remains the number one killer of humans worldwide, claiming over 17 million lives…
Periodontal Disease & Obesity: A Surprising Link
Periodontal bacteria may play a role in obesity and its comorbid conditions, according to a study in Clinical Oral Investigations. The study, released earlier this…
The Enzyme That Links Gum Disease & Rheumatoid Arthritis
A study published in PLoS ONE Pathogens appears to have found the mechanism by which periodontal bacterium P. gingivalis worsens rheumatoid arthritis. Periodontal disease and…
Is Taking Fish Oil Good for Your Mouth?
Your heart-healthy regimen may also help stave away the effects of gum disease, according to a new study in the Journal of Dental Research. The…