Periodontics and gum health

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

Long-term success of dental implants ‘relies on gum health’

Gum health is the ‘unsung hero’ of implant dentistry, playing an equally important role as bone integration in treatment success.…

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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Introducing the Principles for Oral Health report

The Sepa Foundation, sponsored by Listerine, proudly announces the launch of the Principles for Oral Health report, a global initiative…

Oral health

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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…

Columnists

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Preventing caries and periodontal disease with TePe IDBs

We hear from periodontist Varkha Rattu on why interdental brushes are key for thorough oral hygiene practices. Effective plaque control…

Dentistry

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