A new ultrasound for the mouth could help clinicians ‘monitor treatments and diagnose earlier’. The team at the American Chemical Society developed a small, non-invasive ultrasound
EuroPerio11 was a milestone event for the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) and for the scientific organisation’s new president. Since being appointed to the role
Academy footballers were found to be more likely to experience major dental issues and poor oral health than non-footballers at a similar age. This is
Caitlin Miller, head of hygiene and therapy at Bupa Dental Care, discusses why you should engage patients in gum health conversations. We’re often told to
Periodontal disease by definition is an infectious, contagious, inflammatory, polymicrobial disease with systemic and genetic expression. Polymicrobial means many strains of pathogens are present. Each
On this World Diabetes Day, the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) calls attention to the growing body of scientific evidence that underscores the critical connection between
Researchers found that antioxidants from cocoa beans found in dark chocolate were linked to a 54% lower risk of gum disease. Cheese was similarly associated
Periodontitis has been identified as a risk factor for unexplained stroke in young adults, according to researchers. The recent study explored the link between severe
Treating gum disease after a heart procedure for atrial fibrillation (AFib) may help prevent the condition from returning, according to a new report. Published in
Metformin, a common drug used to manage type 2 diabetes, could be used to treat gum disease, a study has found. This comes after researchers
Unlike many of us, Jared MacDonald, 34, loves going to the dentist. However, until recently, each check-up brought bad news. Innovative Slate Flosser makes daily
Researchers from the University of Birmingham are developing a rapid test for gum disease, and they expect the technology – a probe for use in
