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…
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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,…
Pathogen Ups Inflammation Marker 20%
Inflammation testing is one of the key steps to evaluating underlying systemic problems to help prevent and reduce the impact of inflammatory diseases. A team…
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…
Gum Disease Increases Seniors’ Risk for Pancreatic Cancer
Periodontal disease is an independent risk factor for pancreatic cancer among senior citizens, according to a new study published in The Journal of Cancer Research….
Specific Bacteria Affect Severity of Oxidative Stress
Oral pathogens contribute significantly to oxidative stress, according to recent research undertaken at the University of Valencia. Oxidative stress occurs when the body is unable…
Oral Biofilm & LDL Contribute to Atherosclerosis Together
A health mouth and a healthy body are strongly linked, as leading research continues to show. This is especially true regarding cardiovascular health. A recent study…
Can Oral Pathogens Cause Cancer?
Chronic oral bacterial infection may be a cause of oral cancer—specifically oral squamous cell carcinoma—according to a study published in the journal Oncotarget. In this…
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…