Diabetes Patients Can Use Special Mouth Rinse to Help Treat Gum Disease
Individuals with Type 2 diabetes being treated for periodontitis may benefit from using an antimicrobial mouth rinse and interdental cleaners to clean between teeth as … more
Gum Disease
Study Finds Diabetes Drug Could Prevent Gum Disease
King’s College London researchers found a common drug for treating type 2 diabetes could be a new method for preventing oral and systemic disease. The … more
Supporting Healthy Gums with the 3G Rule
Seven out of ten Canadians will develop gum disease at some point in their lives, making gum disease and resulting tooth loss the two biggest … more
Research Finds Oral Rinse Could Spot Early Heart Disease Risk
A research team used a simple mouth rinse to see if white blood cell levels in the saliva could be linked to signs of heart … more
NYU Dentistry Receives NIH Grant to Study Alzheimer’s and Gum Disease
Laboratory studies may provide new therapeutic target for Alzheimer’s disease The National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, has awarded NYU … more
Oral Probiotics: A Window to Novel Therapeutic Possibilities for Gum Disease
Host-associated bacteria exist on a continuum, from commensals with low virulence and beneficial properties to disease-causing pathogens whose colonization can be deadly.1 As microbiomes evolve, … more
Gel Treats Gum Disease by Fighting Inflammation
Targeted topical therapy offers promise as at-home treatment A topical gel that blocks the receptor for a metabolic byproduct called succinate treats gum disease by … more
Severe Gum Disease is Associated with Impaired Lung Function
Lung function declines with increasingly severe gum disease, according to research presented at EuroPerio10, a world congress in periodontology and implant dentistry organized by the … more
Gum Health Day 2022 Calls for Prevention, Early Detection, and Effective Treatment of Gum Diseases
“Treat your gums” is the slogan for Gum Health Day 2022, a worldwide awareness campaign organized by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP). The event … more
Evidence Grows for Vaping’s Role in Gum Disease
Research confirms unique community of bacteria and immune responses among people who use e-cigarettes A series of new studies by researchers at NYU College of … more
Study: Heartburn Drugs May Have Unexpected Benefits on Gum Disease
The use of heartburn medication is associated with decreased severity of gum disease, according to a recent University at Buffalo study. The research found that … more
Researchers Suggest Link Between Gum Disease and COVID Deaths
New research suggests that poor oral hygiene can lead to COVID-19 complications. McGill University researchers have found that people with periodontitis were 8.8 times more … more
Dental Experts Say Gum Disease Could Increase COVID-19 Symptom Severity
Dental experts are saying gum disease can cause more problems than rotting teeth and bad breath. A new study shows it may increase your risk of developing … more
Dental Experts Discover Biological Imbalance is the Link Between Gum and Kidney Disease
An imbalance of the body’s oxygen producing free radicals and its antioxidant cells could be the reason why gum disease and chronic kidney disease affect … more
Microbiome Study: Gum Disease-Causing Bacteria Borrow Growth Molecules From Neighbors to Thrive
The human body is filled with friendly bacteria. However, some of these microorganisms, such as Veillonella parvula, may be too nice. These peaceful bacteria engage … more
Mechanism Linking Gum Disease to Heart Disease, Other Inflammatory Conditions Discovered
U of T Dentistry researchers find first evidence that neutrophil immune cell activity is the missing link connecting periodontal disease with heart disease, cancer, and other … more
FDI World Dental Federation and Smile Train: Children with Clefts are at High Risk for Tooth Decay, Gum Disease and Other Serious Oral Health Concerns
Around the world, a baby is born with a cleft about every three minutes. Many children with clefts have severe difficulties eating, breathing, hearing, and … more
Study Confirms Association Between Lupus and Gum Disease
A newly published meta-analysis shows that lupus is significantly associated with periodontitis (gum disease). Periodontitis is a serious infection characterized by inflammation of the gums, which can … more
Immune-Regulating Drug Improves Gum Disease in Mice
A drug that has life-extending effects on mice also reverses age-related dental problems in the animals, according to a new study published today in eLife. … more
New Study Explores the Link Between Obesity and Gum Disease
Obesity and gum (periodontal) disease are among the most common non-communicable diseases in the United States—and studies show these chronic conditions may be related. This … more