A new nationally representative study suggests that insufficient dietary lycopene—an antioxidant found in tomatoes and other red fruits—may increase the risk of severe periodontitis among
Insufficient intake of a component found in red coloured fruits such as tomatoes was associated with a ‘significantly higher risk’ of severe gum disease in
FRESNO, Calif.—Patients increasingly request to “extract everything and place implants,” but dental experts caution that this approach is rarely the best option. Dr. Martin Jaroch,
Growing evidence suggests that poor oral health may influence diseases beyond the mouth, including disorders of the central nervous system. Now, researchers in Japan have
A person’s smile can reveal more than emotion. Growing scientific evidence suggests that oral health—especially the condition of the gums—is closely linked to heart health,
A growing body of biological and epidemiological research is strengthening the link between oral health and cognitive decline, according to a new editorial that examines
Global cases of severe periodontitis have risen sharply over the past three decades, according to an analysis of Global Burden of Disease 2021 data covering
GUIYANG, China: Severe periodontitis continues to place a growing strain on global oral health. New Global Burden of Disease 2021 data has revealed substantial increases
Mouthwash can play a valuable supporting role in controlling dental biofilm and gingival inflammation, according to a comprehensive review of clinical evidence by periodontal experts
FREIBURG, Germany: Thousands of different bacteria colonise the oral cavity, many of which remain unidentified. Researchers in Freiburg are now using a combined culture- and
New research suggests that gum and tooth disease might do more than cause pain — it could blunt athletes’ aerobic performance. Low-grade inflammation from common
CROMWELL, Conn. — During a routine prophylaxis in April 2024, a registered dental hygienist (RDH) discovered a lump in a 52-year-old patient’s mouth. A panoramic