Is skipping meals the key to healthier gums?
2025-05-23
Intermittent fasting — an eating pattern cycling between periods of eating and fasting — may help soothe gum inflammation and improve other health markers even
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“This brush cleans where normal bristles do not reach”
2025-05-16
KRIENS, Switzerland: A brush that cleans where others do not? An expert in prophylaxis and periodontics, Dr Ulrich P. Saxer is the co-designer of a
Forward Science Releases FDA-Cleared Oral Wound Dressing PerioStōm
2025-05-15
Forward Science has announced the launch of PerioStōm®, an oral wound dressing intended for use following iatrogenic dental procedures such as scaling and root planing
Oral Bacteria Could Give Rise to Arrhythmia
2025-05-15
A pathogenic oral bacterium could play a role in the development of atrial fibrosis and fibrillation, according to a new study. The incidence of atrial fibrillation nearly
“EuroPerio11 embodies the modern spirit of periodontics”
2025-05-14
EuroPerio11, organised by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP), is the world’s leading congress in periodontology and implant dentistry. Held this year in Vienna, the
Anti-inflammatory drug may reverse gum disease damage
2025-05-09
The anti-inflammatory drug dimethyl fumarate (DMF) may help repair cell energy systems and restore immune balance in the gums to reverse damage from periodontitis, according
Periodontitis may be linked to education level
2025-05-07
Higher educational attainment (EA) may be linked to a lower risk of chronic periodontitis, but targeted intervention may reduce gum disease risk in patients with
Illuminating Mechanisms Behind Sensitive Teeth
2025-05-01
Investigators may have uncovered ion channels that play a role in dentine hypersensitivity. Exposed dentinal tubules can result in dentine hypersensitivity, a condition that impacts
AMY1 May Play Role in Oral Biofilm Pathology
2025-04-24
A salivary amylase gene copy number could play a role in oral health, according to a recent study. The gene AMY1 is capable of promoting
Penn Dental Study: “Senotherapy” Shows Promise Against Periodontal Diseases
2025-04-18
Periodontal diseases, such as gingivitis and periodontitis, remain a global health challenge, affecting nearly 60% of adults aged 65 and older. Chronic inflammation, which is
Essential Dental Systems Introduces Turbo-CR for Calculus Removal
2025-04-16
Essential Dental Systems (EDS) announced the launch of Turbo-CR, a new product developed to assist dental professionals in the removal of calculus during hygiene appointments.
AI-enhanced 3D bioprinting enables custom oral soft-tissue grafts
2025-04-15
SINGAPORE: Gingival tissue grafting is a well-established procedure in periodontal therapy; however, conventional techniques are often associated with morbidity at the donor site and limited