Periodontitis
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Why aren’t we talking about gum disease more?
Living with gum disease is not easy. Its prevalance remains high and it can affect patients’ overall health, leading to…
Oral health
Periodontitis study could result in an ‘over the counter’ saliva test
A periodontitis research study at Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry that aims to develop a simple saliva test for gum diseases,…
Implant dentistry
Reduced bone mineral density could accelerate gum disease
Amit Patel discusses the benefits of Periochip, which helps to prevent periodontal pockets. As already reported by Chang et al…
Implant dentistry
National award won for research to stop periodontitis
Researchers from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry have received one of the prestigious 2014 Oral and Dental…
Implant dentistry