Dentists can play a greater role in the detection of some general health conditions, the Faculty of Dental Surgery says. The suggestion comes with growing
Researchers at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine have received a $1.5 million, four-year grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial
Good oral hygiene may make a difference in preventing and managing lupus and other illnesses, according to researchers at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF)
Treating gum disease could help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood glucose levels and may reduce their risk of diabetes-related complications, a study
When fearful patients who have avoided the dentist for years come to the dental office reporting pain, the dental team often has to sooth patient
Crowns have been used in dentistry for more than 100 years, with more than 37 million more placed each year in the United States, according
As periodontitis affects nearly half of the adults in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, researchers at the University
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has announced 4 awards totaling approximately $1 million each per year for up to 8 years,
Severe periodontitis as defined by standard periodontology criteria strongly predicts higher all-cause mortality among patients with irreversible scarring of the liver, or cirrhosis, according to
Two dental benefits providers, Companion Life (also doing business under Total Dental Administrators) and Kansas City Life, have announced coverage for dental procedure code D5994 documenting a periodontal
Researchers from Université Laval have isolated 6 compounds with antibacterial properties that may potentially help in the fight against caries and periodontal disease from a
Frequent recreational cannabis use—including marijuana, hashish, and hash oil—may be associated with elevated risk of periodontal disease, according to the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP).