Low Birth Weight Risk Higher for Moms with Perio
A pregnant woman with periodontal disease is at a significantly higher risk of delivering a low birth weight baby, according to a new study in…
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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…
Gum Disease in Down Syndrome May Cause Alzheimer’s Progression
Periodontal disease appears to be a substantial contributor to Alzheimer’s disease in people with Down syndrome, according to a new review published in Alzheimer’s &…
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…
Study Shows Periodontal Therapy Improves COPD
In a recent two-year study of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), researchers demonstrated that periodontal therapy was linked with a marked improvement in…
Does Metabolic Syndrome Worsen Periodontitis?
There may be an inflammatory link between obesity and periodontal inflammation and bone loss, according to a new study published in the Journal of Dental…
Severity of Periodontitis Associated with Severity of Heart Attack
The severity of your gum disease may be an indicator of the severity of future heart attacks, according to a new study published in the…
Telomeres: The Secret to the Fountain of Youth?
What if the road to the Fountain of Youth began in the mouth? Researchers in London have found a link between periodontitis, oxidative stress, and…
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…