Vaccine Could Inhibit Periodontitis
A vaccine that could reduce or eliminate the need for surgery and antibiotics for severe gum disease has been validated by recently published.
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Antibiotics Can Still Treat Systemic Bacterial Disease Like Periodontitis
In recent years, the use of systemic antibiotics to treat periodontitis has received much negative attention. The advice from many in organized dentistry.
- November 11, 2016
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Recreational Cannabis Use Linked to Greater Risk of Periodontal Disease
Frequent recreational cannabis use—including marijuana, hashish, and hash oil—may be associated with elevated risk of periodontal disease, according to the American Academy of.
- October 14, 2016
- 1 minute read
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Recreational Cannabis Use Linked to Greater Risk of Periodontal Disease
Frequent recreational cannabis use—including marijuana, hashish, and hash oil—may be associated with elevated risk of periodontal disease, according to the American Academy of.
- October 14, 2016
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Researchers Identify Genes That Cause Periodontal Disease
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report states that 47.2% of all American adults have periodontitis, the more advanced form of periodontal.
- October 6, 2016
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Traditional Chinese Medicine Sees Widespread Use in Oral Health
When it comes to oral hygiene, many families in the United States rely on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), particularly herbal remedies. But how.
- September 7, 2016
- 1 minute read
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Melanocortin Agonism Tames Gum Disease and Saves Bone
The list of potential tools that dentists could use to fight gum disease keeps getting longer. Research now indicates that melanocortin agonism may.
- August 19, 2016
- 1 minute read
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A Low-Carb Diet Stops Periodontal Inflammation
Healthy food may be the best cure for gum problems. Researchers from the University of Freiburg in Germany have discovered that a low-carb.
- August 18, 2016
- 2 minutes read
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Different Microbiomes May Cause Gingivitis and Periodontitis
It’s common knowledge that gingivitis can progress to periodontitis—but not all periodontitis comes from gingivitis. Scientists at the Center for Child Health Research.
- August 17, 2016
- 2 minutes read
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Olympic Athletes at Greater Risk of Poor Oral Health
As the world’s greatest athletes gather in Rio de Janeiro for the Olympics, the Oral Health Foundation is encouraging them to take better.
- August 5, 2016
- 2 minutes read
