Incorporating a diode laser and erythritol air polishing as supplements to scaling and root planing (SRP) may offer an accelerated periodontal treatment method, according to
Personalized instructional videos plus using antigingivitis toothpaste and an interdental brush may improve gum health better than using that same toothpaste and following standard oral
About 75% of patients are unaware of the connection between periodontitis and other diseases regardless of their socioeconomic status, periodontal health, or access to care.
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine found that some taste receptors aren’t solely located on the tongue but throughout the body,
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Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) may improve periodontal health in patients with and without type 2 diabetes (T2D) largely due to a significant reduction in inflammatory biomarkers,
The triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index, an indicator of insulin resistance, may be linked to higher odds of moderate to severe periodontitis, particularly in individuals with obesity,
It’s something that is tackled in so many dental practices every week. A patient walks into the practice having seen a perfectly white Hollywood smile
An antibiotic may eliminate an oral cavity germ known to trigger the onset of periodontitis, indicating a potential breakthrough in preventing the progression of other
The simple sugar D-mannose may treat chronic gum disease by affecting how certain cells function, possibly changing gene activity related to immune response. This study
Patients who received periodontal management for two years before the onset of type 2 diabetes had better health than those who didn’t receive care. The
Periodontal disease may increase the risk of gestational diabetes, therefore oral health should be assessed before and during pregnancy. This review study was recently published