Periodontitis is a serious chronic inflammatory form of gum disease that affects millions worldwide. It can lead to tooth ...

Dental patients with severe periodontitis may have undiagnosed type 2 diabetes, Dutch researchers have discovered in a study that suggests targeted screening of individuals with worse gum disease ...

Individuals with periodontitis have altered concentrations of various proteins in their blood, according to a new study. These findings pave the way for research into biomarkers for periodontitis and ...

Recently analyzed evidence points to a connection between oral health and kidney health, according to work led by University ...

Lycopene- the antioxidant found in tomatoes and other red fruits that gives them their color, may reduce the risk of severe periodontitis in non-Hispanic White (NHW) older adults. The corresponding ...

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 ...

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 ...

Diabetic neuropathy and retinopathy are associated with a higher risk for moderate/severe periodontitis. Dyslipidemia further increases this risk, highlighting the need for comprehensive management in ...

Certain diabetes complications were linked to moderate and severe periodontitis, a cross-sectional analysis using Danish population-based data suggested. Among nearly 16,000 patients with type 2 ...

The image on the left shows a upper front tooth in an individual with periodontitis. On the right is an X-ray of the same tooth, revealing a significant reduction in the tooth's bone support. Normally ...