How can people keep their gums healthy and prevent dental problems before they start? According to a HelloNation article, the key to gum disease prevention lies in small, consistent daily habits. In ...

A small trial found that chewing gum containing nitrate can ease the symptoms of gum disease by favouring the growth of ...

Primary health care providers. NPs and PAs are adept at assessing, monitoring, and treating patients with diabetes. Assessment and monitoring of patients with diabetes should include oral health ...

Researchers have found that disrupting chemical communication between oral bacteria can shift dental plaque toward health-associated species and potentially prevent periodontal disease. The study ...

Periodontal disease is an inflammatory disease caused by a periodontal pathogenic bacteria infection that affects oral and internal health. Good oral care is essential for prevention, but most ...

Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have shown that antibodies passed from mother to child during pregnancy can shape the immune system to protect against gum disease into adulthood.

Patients who received periodontal management for two years before the onset of type 2 diabetes had better health than those who didn't receive care. The study was published on November 18 in the ...

Editor's Note: Oral biofilm is ubiquitous in the oral cavity. The role of the biofilm is important in understanding oral disease. Gigi Meinecke, BSN, DMD, is an expert consultant on oral ...

Some may assume that losing teeth is just part of growing older. Around 11% of adults between the ages of 65 and 74 have lost all of their teeth, according to 2020 data from the U.S. Centers for ...