Evidence Grows for Vaping’s Role in Gum Disease
2022-03-01
A series of new studies by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry highlights how e-cigarettes alter oral health and may be contributing to gum disease.
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Preventing periodontitis can save billions
2021-07-26
New research throws light on the shocking cost of periodontitis – and why prevention really is better than cure. New European research has looked deeper
More effective preventative dental measures could save billions in healthcare costs
2021-07-08
International calls for better integration of dental and general healthcare are being made in a bid to battle gum disease. In a fresh report, details
68% of UK Adults Can’t Go a Day Without Brushing Their Teeth
2021-06-21
People in the United Kingdom are prioritizing their smiles. According to a poll by the Oral Health Foundation (OHF), 68% of adults said they couldn’t
Another Study Confirms Link Between Alzheimer’s and Gum Disease
2021-06-14
Researchers at the University Medical Center Greifswald have confirmed the results of a previous study that found an association between inflammatory gum disease due to
Periodontitis and COVID-19 complications
2021-05-05
The European Federation of Periodontology explores a new study that has found a link between gum disease and COVID-19 complications. COVID-19 patients are at least
Kids With Primary Immunodeficiencies Face Greater Risks of Periodontitis
2021-04-06
Children with primary immunodeficiencies (PIDS) are nearly 10 times more likely to be diagnosed with periodontal disease compared to systemically healthy age-matched children, according to
Early Wisdom Tooth Extraction Improves Periodontal Conditions
2021-03-09
Certain variables related to gum disease improve five years after the early removal of nearby unerupted wisdom teeth in young patients, according to a team
Poor Oral Hygiene May Lead to Metabolic Syndrome
2021-01-13
Infection with Porphyromonas gingivalis, the bacterium that causes periodontal disease, causes skeletal metabolic dysfunction, the precursor to metabolic syndrome, by altering the composition of the
P Gingivalis Borrows Growth Molecules from V Parvula to Cause Gum Disease
2021-01-04
Otherwise harmless bacteria such as Veillonella parvula help Porphyromonas gingivalis multiply and cause gum disease, according to a team of researchers led by the University
Molecules May Stimulate Stem Cell Regeneration to Fight Periodontal Disease
2020-10-05
A specific type of molecule may stimulate the regeneration of stem cells and reverse the inflammation caused by periodontal disease, according to researchers at the
Diaz Named Director of UB Microbiome Center
2020-09-10
Patricia Diaz, DDS, PhD, Professor of Empire Innovation at the University at Buffalo (UB) School of Dental Medicine, has been named director of the UB