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Apple peel extract found to fight periodontal disease
A plant-derived compound found in apple peel has been proposed as an ‘alternative to antibiotics’ by a new study, which…
Dentistry
Mediterranean diet linked to improved gum health
People in the UK whose food intake fit into the Mediterranean diet were found to have better gum health in…
Dentistry
Seeing is believing: using microscopy to visualise gum disease in real time
Brooke Shipp explains how microscopy has revolutionised her clinical practice by allowing patients to visualise gum disease. As dental professionals,…
Dentistry
Periodontal disease and litigation: what really causes gum disease?
Julian Perry explores the true causes of gum disease and how to communicate this to patients to avoid unnecessary litigation.…
Dentistry
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Toothbrush-shaped ultrasound could be used for gum monitoring
A new ultrasound for the mouth could help clinicians ‘monitor treatments and diagnose earlier’. The team at the American Chemical Society…
Dentistry
News you’ve missed this week – 12 April 2025
It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…
Dentistry
Three quarters of academy footballers have gum disease
Academy footballers were found to be more likely to experience major dental issues and poor oral health than non-footballers at…
Dentistry
Why your gums matter for your overall health
Caitlin Miller, head of hygiene and therapy at Bupa Dental Care, discusses why you should engage patients in gum health…
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World Diabetes Day 2024: linking gum disease and diabetes
As we mark World Diabetes Day, experts are highlighting the connection between gum disease and diabetes. The European Federation of…
Health & research
Chocolate halves the risk of gum disease, study says
Researchers found that antioxidants from cocoa beans found in dark chocolate were linked to a 54% lower risk of gum…
Dentistry
Gum disease ’caused by immunosuppression of skin cells in mouth’
The way cells maintain the barrier between the mouth’s microbe-rich environment and tooth surfaces affects how the body reacts to…
Health & research
Gum disease linked to stroke in young adults, study finds
Periodontitis has been identified as a risk factor for unexplained stroke in young adults, according to researchers. The recent study…
Dentistry
Treating gum disease ‘can lower risk of atrial fibrillation’
Treating gum disease after a heart procedure for atrial fibrillation (AFib) may help prevent the condition from returning, according to…
Dentistry
Diabetes drug could prevent gum disease, study finds
Metformin, a common drug used to manage type 2 diabetes, could be used to treat gum disease, a study has…
Dentistry
Gums don’t lie – what are dental patients thinking?
Sharif Islam explains to patients that gum inflammation isn’t inevitable, but can be reversible. They never lie. Even if they…
Oral health
Modern dental biofilm management
In the first of a two-part series, Derek Hampton introduces Shrivastava and colleagues’ (2021) review, delving into dental biofilm management…
Oral health
The economist report: time to take gum disease seriously
Kick start your year with Iain Chapple MBE who will host a free webinar on gum disease on Tuesday 11…
Oral health
Holistic dentistry – whole body health
James Goolnik explains how dental professionals can help patients to be systemically healthier. At dental school we all learned a…
Oral health
Preventing periodontitis can save billions
New research throws light on the shocking cost of periodontitis – and why prevention really is better than cure. New…
Dentistry
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