Joan Otomo-Corgel, DDS, MPH, a periodontist from Manhattan Beach, CA, has been installed as the new president of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) during

SAN FRANCISCO – In a poster presentation at the American Academy of Periodontology’s (AAP) 100th Annual Meeting, researchers from Brazil concluded that while periodontal treatment

Procter & Gamble will remove polyethylene microbeads from its Crest toothpaste line after a dental hygienist spoke out about finding the blue plastic bits in

Periodontitis is an infectious disease involving a complex interaction between the oral microorganisms organized in a biofilm structure and the host’s immune response. The disease

Researchers at the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine wanted to know if, since coffee contains antioxidants and antioxidants fight periodontal disease,

A growing body of evidence shows that periodontal disease is associated with negative systemic health consequences for patients with certain diseases and conditions. To determine

For the majority of patients, scaling and root planing (SRP) is the gold standard for nonsurgical periodontal therapy. But for those patients with diabetes or

The same bacteria that cause periodontitis also promote heart disease, according to a University of Florida (UF) study. This discovery could change the way heart

The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) is launching a national consumer awareness campaign to educate the public on the importance of prevention and early diagnosis