Consuming certain dietary fatty acids may contribute to the progression and severity of periodontitis, according to a large-scale study recently published in the Journal of the American Dental ...

Measuring levels of key proteins in patients' saliva may be a relatively easy way for dentists and even patients themselves to track the progression of gum disease (periodontitis), suggests a new ...

The extent, severity, and progression rate of periodontitis may not significantly affect implant treatment, according to research recently published in the Journal of Stomatology, Oral and ...

Periodontitis, or gum disease, can turn up in an individual as a result of infections and inflammation of the gums. This can cause a lot of discomfort and, at its worst, can cause teeth to loosen and ...

Periodontal disease, represented by periodontitis, is the leading cause of tooth loss and affects close to one in five adults worldwide. In most cases, this condition occurs as a result of an ...

Understanding Gum Disease: From Gingivitis to Advanced Periodontal Disease: By Shreoshree Chakrabarty Gingivitis and periodontal disease are common forms of gum disease that can cause serious oral ...

Denteric today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the Investigational New Drug (IND) application for GPV381, a first-in-class therapeutic vaccine targeting ...

Severe gum disease has been linked to the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. However, it is not fully understood how the connection plays out in the immune system. Now, a ...

When it comes to maintaining your health, you may be overlooking one of the most important parts of your body: your mouth. Gum disease is the most common oral disease, with studies estimating that up ...