Pot Smokers Have More Gum Disease

2016-06-03

A long-term study of approximately 1,000 New Zealanders from birth to the age of 38 has found that people who have smoked marijuana for up

Buffalo Research Center to Examine the Oral Microbiome

2016-04-21

The University of Buffalo (UB) will establish a research center focused on the human microbiome, emphasizing the relationship between the oral microbiome and the rest

Oral Bacteria Linked to Stroke Risk

2016-02-18

Researchers at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center in Osaka, Japan, have discovered a potential link between oral health and the risk of stroke. According

Tray Therapy Effectively Fights Gum Disease

2016-02-18

Prescription tray therapy can effectively treat patients with chronic periodontal disease, according to recent research from The Journal of Clinical Dentistry. During the study, 66

Gum Disease Rates Ranked State by State

2016-02-05

February is Gum Disease Awareness Month, according to the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry (IALD). While 50 million Americans have moderate to severe gum disease,

Pancreatic Cancer Linked to Periodontal Disease

2015-12-24

Periodontal disease has been seen as a risk factor for a host of systemic issues, including heart disease, kidney disease, and Alzheimer’s disease. A study

Dentists Advised to Look for Meth Mouth

2015-11-25

The toxic ingredients of methamphetamine can cause “meth mouth,” which is severe tooth decay marked by black, stained and rotting teeth that often need to

Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Gum Disease

2015-10-01

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects the joints, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness. Anyone can get it, though it affects women more than men, and it’s most

Oral Microbes Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

2015-09-24

Nearly 44 million people worldwide have Alzheimer’s disease (AD), which impairs memory, induces disorientation, provokes mood and behavior changes, and even inhibits speaking, swallowing, and

More Evidence Connects Gum and Heart Disease

2015-09-14

Periodontitis has been known as a risk factor for heart disease for some time. Now, researchers from Orebro University in Sweden have shown how a

Survey Proves Your Patients Lie About Flossing (Gasp!)

2015-09-10

Your patients are liars, and you know it. When you ask them if they floss, they typically say they do—though a few might admit to

9 Out of 10 Periodontists Say Obama Has Gum Recession

2015-08-13

He may be the Commander in Chief, but probably not the Commander in Teeth. According to a recent survey of about 5,000 currently practicing periodontists,