Neutrophil percentage-to-albumin ratio (NPAR), a marker of systemic inflammation, may be linked with poor periodontal health, according to a study recently published in the International

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine have found that measuring proteins in saliva may offer an easy way to monitor periodontitis

Dr. Gustavo Avila-Ortiz, a distinguished figure in periodontics, has an extensive educational and professional background. He obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and completed

You’ve probably encountered compounded medications at some point. Maybe a pharmacy-made topical anesthetic or a customized rinse for a sensitive patient. Simply put, compounding means

I recently spoke with Dr. Tim Donley about the growing use of compounded minocycline gels in periodontal therapy and why dentists should think twice before

An oral bacterium associated with gum disease may be found in breast cancer tissue, where it spreads through the mammary ducts or the blood and

Scaling and root planing (SRP) may be an effective treatment for improving tooth stability and lowering the risk of tooth loss in patients with gum

Researchers at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry are exploring how oral bacteria communicate and whether disrupting this “chatter” may prevent plaque formation and

Consuming lycopene — an antioxidant found in certain red and pink vegetables and fruits, like tomatoes — may be linked to a lower risk of

Despite evidence that dental care during pregnancy is safe, confusion still surrounds the topic of dental care during pregnancy, and many patients believe waiting until