“Wash your mouth out with soap” is no longer just a threat parents use to scare foul-mouthed children, but an actual recommendation some dentists are

Researchers in Berlin have discovered that patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a higher incidence of periodontal disease compared to healthy controls. But it may

The oral-systemic link has elevated the importance of oral health in the public eye, but for pregnant women the stakes are even higher. And dentists

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Jun 9 – Brushing one’s teeth is nearly as likely as removing a tooth to temporarily cause bacteria to enter the

Dutch researcher Agnes Berendsen of the Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam has developed a 3D in vitro model that shows promise for aiding in the

New research at the University of Michigan found that people with certain antibodies are at a lower risk for periodontal disease, the ADA reported in

Cadbury has introduced a new gum that contains Recaldent, a formula of amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) that has been shown to protect and rebuild tooth

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), May 28 – People taking cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may be protecting their gums as well as their hearts, according to

Photodisinfection — which combines low-intensity laser energy and microbiological stains to target and destroy microbial pathogens — continues to demonstrate its effectiveness in the treatment

CHICAGO (Reuters), May 21 – Magnolia bark extract — a traditional Chinese medicine — may be the newest weapon in the war on bad breath.

BEIJING (Reuters), May 14 – China’s capital has recorded its first death from an outbreak of hand, foot, and mouth disease as authorities try to

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), May 7 – Periodontal disease and increased levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) in pregnant women heighten the risk of developing preeclampsia,