Does periodontal disease cause systemic disease?

2019-04-30

Does periodontal disease cause systemic disease? Yes, but … How’s that for an answer that keeps you hanging? Let me explain. Alvin Danenberg, DDS. Yes,

Infections Increase the Risk of Developing Sjögren’s Syndrome

2019-03-26

Individuals who have a history of infection face twice the risk of developing Sjögren’s syndrome, according to a multi-institution team of researchers in Sweden. Respiratory,

Mouth ulcers linked to inflammatory diseases, depression

2019-03-25

Mouth ulcers may be closely linked to seemingly unrelated physical and psychological conditions, a new study has found. Genetic variants associated with canker sores are

Is there an autoimmune component to periodontal disease?

2018-10-02

Periodontal disease can be viewed as both an acute and a chronic infection. Is the chronic phase actually related to an autoimmune reaction? An autoimmune

5 oral health myths your patients might believe

2018-07-24

When I’m in conversation with my colleagues, my team, and my patients, I remind them not to believe everything they hear — no, I’m not

5 questions patients ask about gum disease

2017-12-05

I’ve been consulting with patients from as far away as Australia, Switzerland, and England. They all seem to have similar questions. You probably have your

Are periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis linked?

2017-09-12

Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) also is a chronic inflammatory disease. In addition, both have autoimmune characteristics. Many people who have

Rock Star and Oral Cancer Survivor Launches Immunotherapy Fundraiser

2017-04-26

Drummer Rikki Rockett has a different outlook on life as he heads out on tour with his band Poison this spring. A year ago, he

Implants and inflammation

2017-01-31

Can titanium dental implants cause inflammation? I used to believe the answer was “No.” Now, published research suggests the answer may be “Yes.” Alvin Danenberg,

Lozenge Reduces Gingivitis During Pregnancy

2016-08-10

Gingivitis is a common problem during pregnancy. Yet a double-blind, randomized study of 45 women with pregnancy gingivitis showed that supplementation of Lactobacilli reuteri significantly

Can an anti-inflammatory diet improve periodontal health?

2016-08-09

Switching to a diet focused on reducing inflammation may help those with periodontal disease, according to a small pilot study. Participants who reduced carbohydrates intake

Coating Inhibits Immune System Attacks on Implants

2015-12-24

Implants can save smiles, but they also can trigger attacks by the body’s immune system. When drugs can’t control this inflammatory response, the implants fail.