Kathryn contacted me for a second opinion. Her problems are not unusual. She told me what she had gone through so far. It started when

Most people in the U.S. live within a reasonable distance of a periodontal practice, according to a November 2018 report. The researchers from the Centers

Many people seem to want to switch to healthy eating. While many ideas are out there, it is a fact that nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory ways of

People with psoriasis may also be at an increased risk for periodontal disease. The findings of a new study linked the itchy, red skin condition

Oral disorders were the leading cause of nonfatal health loss worldwide in both women and men, according to a major new report published November 10

What does oral health literacy have to do with periodontal health? Could improving oral health knowledge boost oral health? A new study examined the relationship

Periodontitis and metabolic syndrome are manifestations of chronic inflammation. Could there be a causal relationship between the chronic inflammation of gum disease and the chronic

Women face unique oral health challenges throughout their lifetime, thanks in part to fluctuating hormones, according to a presentation by periodontist Jacqueline Plemons, DDS, at

When your older patients aren’t eating or cite difficulty swallowing, the cause may be a condition such as lichen planus or xerostomia, noted Jacqueline Plemons,

Periodontal health has again been linked to kidney health in two new studies presented at the recent 2018 International Association of Dental Research (IADR) meeting