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Scientists have developed a new way to fight gum disease without wiping out the mouth’s helpful bacteria—a major shift from traditional treatments. Instead of killing everything, this targeted ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Research has long pointed to a link between poor gum health and a higher risk of cardiovascular disease — and now, a new trial ...

Understanding Gum Disease: From Gingivitis to Advanced Periodontal Disease: By Shreoshree Chakrabarty Gingivitis and periodontal disease are common forms of gum disease that can cause serious oral ...

When it comes to maintaining your health, you may be overlooking one of the most important parts of your body: your mouth. Gum disease is the most common oral disease, with studies estimating that up ...

Treatments for gum disease may have little benefit for heavy smokers, new research shows. The study findings suggest the need to rethink treatment of the common gum disease periodontitis, according to ...

Two weeks of an intensive diabetes treatment has shown promise in improving periodontal disease inflammation among patients with type 2 diabetes. The corresponding study was published in Diabetes, ...

April 10 (UPI) --Recurrence of atrial fibrillation in patients who have undergone catheter heart ablation may be reduced by treating gum disease within three months of the procedure, new Japanese ...

Dental patients appear to be unsure about whether they have been diagnosed with periodontitis or have been treated for their chronic gum inflammation. The study was published on February 8 in the ...

Dr. Gustavo Avila-Ortiz, a distinguished figure in periodontics, has an extensive educational and professional background. He obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and completed a PhD training ...