Periodontics and gum health
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New photoimmunotherapy technique targets periodontitis while preserving good bacteria
A near-infrared photoimmunotherapy technique first developed for cancer treatment has been adapted to selectively target periodontitis without a detrimental impact…
Dentistry
No health without oral health, the message from Bupa’s Dental Health is Live
What if a dental appointment could tell patients more about their heart, their genes and their future health than their…
Dentistry
What are the risks of choosing not to implement complex care pathways?
Ian Gordon explains the clinical rationale, operational reality and practical risk underpinning the decision to use or not implement clinical…
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Should dentistry be paying more attention to simple blood markers?
Vitamin D, haemoglobin A1c and carbohydrate frequency should become part of modern prevention conversations, argues Tif Qureshi. Dentistry has become…
Dentistry
Gum health found to signal early kidney dysfunction
The prevalence of periodontitis was twice as high in those showing early signs of kidney dysfunction in a new study,…
Dentistry
Periodontitis outcomes: consensus, collaboration and co-operation
Periodontitis remains a major global health challenge, says Varkha Rattu, but better outcomes depend on consensus in diagnosis, collaboration around…
Oral health
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Bupa Dental Health is Live brings preventive dentistry to the fore
The role of preventive oral healthcare and links between periodontal disease and systemic health were the focus of Bupa Dental…
Dentistry
Partial fasting found to reduce gum disease inflammation
A new study has found that temporarily restricting calorie intake could improve the inflammation associated with gum disease, building on…
Dentistry
Oral inflammation linked to reduced fertility
Chronic oral inflammation impaired ovarian function and reduced fertility in a mouse model, according to a study published in the Journal…
Dentistry
Embedding early intervention in gingival health
In this interview, Shazad Saleem explores the barriers to early intervention in gingivitis, and how education, patient behaviour change and…
Oral health
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The interdependence of periodontal health and orthodontic tooth movement
The Aligner Dental Academy explains why periodontal health should not be overlooked when beginning orthodontic treatment. The patient demand for…
Orthodontics
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Maternal antibodies may offer lifelong gum disease prevention, study finds
Antibodies passed from mother to child before birth and through breastfeeding may programme the immune system towards lifelong gum disease…
Dentistry
Seven in 10 elite athletes have periodontal disease
Elite athletes have significantly worse dental health than their peers, a study has found – with 70% presenting with periodontal…
Dentistry
Wearable biosensor developed to detect gum disease
A new tissue-adhesive biosensor has been developed to detect gum disease, which researchers say will ‘shift care from reactive to…
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Low intake of red fruits linked to greater gum disease risk
Insufficient intake of a component found in red coloured fruits such as tomatoes was associated with a ‘significantly higher risk’…
Dentistry
Choosing the right antiseptic for plaque control
Elena Figuero explores the role of antiseptic mouthrinses in chemical biofilm control, and what current research tells us about their…
Oral health
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From research to impact: how the perio-systemic link shaped my path to Forbes 30 Under 30
Crystal Marruganti explains why periodontal care is essential to supporting a patient’s whole-body health. For years, periodontitis has been considered…
Dentistry
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
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