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).
Researchers in China have found that individuals with periodontal disease have a 1.24-fold increased risk of developing lung cancer. Also, individuals who drink, smoke, or
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
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
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
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
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,
