Researchers identify altered expression of genes that worsens periodontitis among smokers, and a new target molecule ...

More than 42 percent of adults older than 30 have gum disease, so if you’re one of them, you’re far from alone. Especially common in men, older populations and people who smoke, gum disease causes ...

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 ...

Smoking tobacco is known to worsen symptoms of periodontitis and reduce responsiveness to treatment. Using high-resolution ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Periodontal disease is a common and a growing issue. About 40% of adults ages 30 and over have some form of it. That number increases to 70% for people over age 65. Here are some ...

It's well established that gum disease and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are strongly linked. But what wasn't known, until a ...

A major new study presented at EuroPerio11, the world's leading congress in periodontology and implant dentistry by the EFP, has found that people with signs of gum disease are more likely to suffer ...

A new study led by Hiroshima University has revealed a potential link between the bacterium responsible for gum disease (periodontitis) and atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart rhythm disorder.

There could be new hope in the fight against gum disease. Scientists have developed a toothpaste that targets only the ...

Research has revealed there’s an ingredient in your morning apple that could reduce the risk of gum disease. Earlier this month, the Archives of Oral Biology posted a study, conducted by researchers ...