WHO Passes Resolution on Oral Health
The World Health Organization (WHO) passed a “game-changing resolution” on oral health, according to the FDI World Dental Federation, during the recent 148th.
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Funny Videos Celebrate Gum Health Day
The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) invites dentists to celebrate Gum Health Day 2021 on May 12 with a series of short animated.
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Survey Confirms and Debunks Common Oral Health Myths
Conventional wisdom says that diet affects oral health. But people begin to disagree on the details, and there are many widely held misconceptions..
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Report Outlines Global Plan for Improving Oral Healthcare
The FDI World Dental Federation drafted Vision 2030: Delivering Optimal Oral Health for All to provide a comprehensive, interdisciplinary roadmap on how to.
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Poor Oral Hygiene May Lead to Metabolic Syndrome
Infection with Porphyromonas gingivalis, the bacterium that causes periodontal disease, causes skeletal metabolic dysfunction, the precursor to metabolic syndrome, by altering the composition.
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T Cells Lose Their Ability to Suppress Destruction During Periodontal Disease
Regulatory T cells can lose their ability to regulate bone loss and begin promoting inflammation, according to researchers at the Forsyth Institute and.
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Biological Imbalance Links Gum and Kidney Disease
An imbalance between the body’s oxygen-producing free radicals and its antioxidant cells could be why gum disease and chronic kidney disease (CKD) affect.
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P Gingivalis Borrows Growth Molecules from V Parvula to Cause Gum Disease
Otherwise harmless bacteria such as Veillonella parvula help Porphyromonas gingivalis multiply and cause gum disease, according to a team of researchers led by.
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The Top 10 News Stories of 2020
Though COVID-19 dominated the headlines, dentistry saw other significant developments in 2020 that will impact the way you practice long after the pandemic.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked With Periodontal and Cardiovascular Disease
Rates of both periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease are elevated in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis, according to a multi-institution team of researchers. Also,.
