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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Single-Cell RNA Sequencing Decodes the Human Gingiva
Researchers at the Centre for Craniofacial & Regenerative Biology at King’s College London have published the first cellular characterization of the human gingiva.
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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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Molecules Derived from Omega-3 Can Regenerate Inflamed Periodontal Tissue
Maresin and resolvin, produced by the body from omega-3 fatty acids, can help repair tissue damaged by periodontal disease, according to the University.
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COVID-19 Offers New Reasons to Maintain Dental Health
A recent article by The New York Times presented a very interesting new twist in the dental world as it relates to COVID-19..
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Oral Microbiota Impact Athletic Performance
There’s a complicated relationship between exercise, cardiovascular health, and the oral microbiome, according to researchers at the University of Plymouth in the United.
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Dental Groups Begin Publicly Reporting Quality Indicators
Five regional members of the Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality (WCQH) are now the first dental practices in the country to publicly report.
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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,.
