Gum disease may affect COVID-19 severity
Patients with inflammation caused by periodontitis may experience more severe COVID-19 complications, according to an article published online July 30 in the Journal of the
Patients with inflammation caused by periodontitis may experience more severe COVID-19 complications, according to an article published online July 30 in the Journal of the
I recently had the opportunity to connect via Zoom with Sam Low, DDS, an associate faculty member of the Pankey Institute for more than 25
Dental laser firm Biolase is highlighting data published on July 2 in the Journal of Periodontology demonstrating that its Repair Perio protocol is more effective
Abstract Introduction: Evidence-based practice (EBP) is an expectation of medical professionals and is positively received in the dental community. Investigations of evidence-based dentistry (EBD) have
A wearable, fluorescent mouthguard can detect early signs of tooth decay and periodontitis by ferreting out the secretions of volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) in the
Editor’s note: This is the first piece in a continuing series where we will be asking dental hygienists from across the country, at different stages
The percentage of Australian adults with periodontal disease and untreated caries is on the rise, according to a new report by the Australian Dental Association.
Sweet drinks, sugar, and so-called fermentable carbohydrates may promote both cavities and periodontal disease contrary to conventional wisdom, according to the authors of a recent
A recent study has linked periodontal disease during pregnancy to worse health outcomes for both mothers and their children. The authors called for more oral
The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has posthumously named as a fellow Robert Genco, DDS, PhD, a distinguished professor of oral biology, periodontics, and microbiology
Professor Francesco D’Aiuto and his periodontics team from UCL Eastman have won the 2019 Clinical Research Award from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP). This prize
A natural plant compound with anticancer properties may one day help treat periodontal disease, according to a study published on October 26 in BMC Oral