When Perio Treatment Fails, CVD Risk Rises
A large longitudinal study in Sweden has found that people who respond well to periodontal disease treatment are less likely to experience cardiac events than…
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Oral Pathogens Work Together to Disrupt Immune Response
The oral microbiome contains a diverse range of bacterial species even in the healthiest of situations, so it is not surprising that most oral infections…
Periodontal Disease Plays a Role in 10-year Risk of Atherosclerosis
Recent research suggests that there is likely underlying systemic inflammation present long before symptoms of heart disease present themselves. In a study published in Atherosclerosis,…
Oral Health Contributes to Brain Health
Periodontal disease is an inflammatory disease, and the mouth is the number one cause of inflammation worldwide. But as we know, it doesn’t just affect…
Missing Teeth: A Predictor of CVD, Diabetes, & Death
A large cohort study out of Finland has given us another reason to keep our smiles whole and healthy: Missing teeth are associated with a…
The Enzyme That Links Periodontitis & Cancer
An enzyme related to both longevity and cancer has been linked with periodontitis, according to a recent study in the Journal of Periodontology. The human…
Kids with IBD Have More Oral Health Problems
Children with inflammatory bowel disease tend to have more caries, increased inflammation, and a greater need of periodontal treatment, according to a recent study in…
Common Amino Acid Inhibits Oral Biofilm
A common amino acid found naturally in foods breaks down dental plaque, which means it could potentially help millions of people avoid cavities and gum…
OSA Treatment Improves Markers in Pre-Diabetics
Sleep apnea treatment can improve outcomes in people with pre-diabetes in as little as two weeks, according to a study in the American Journal of…
Antibodies from Oral Bacteria Linked to Cognitive Decline
Can antibodies be a predictor of future cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease? In a recent study published in PLoS One, researchers at Boston University set…