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Study links gum disease symptoms to higher risk of multiple chronic conditions

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 from multiple chronic health conditions, a state known as multimorbidity.

12 May 2025

Intermittent fasting may dampen inflammatory responses in the gums

New research presented today at EuroPerio11, the world's leading congress in periodontology and implant dentistry by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP), suggests that intermittent fasting could help reduce inflammation in the gums and improve certain health markers, even when oral hygiene is temporarily neglected.

12 May 2025

Saving teeth through regeneration offers long-term benefits over implants

A major long-term study presented at EuroPerio11, the world's leading congress on gum health and implant dentistry by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP), reveals that saving teeth with severe bone loss through periodontal regeneration (PR) offers benefits equal to - if not greater than - replacing them with dental implants or bridges.

12 May 2025

Research sheds light on the profound connections between diet, inflammation, and gum health

New research presented at EuroPerio11 sheds light on the profound connections between diet, inflammation, and gum health.

12 May 2025

Gum disease bacterium linked to increased risk of atrial fibrillation

Tempted to skip the floss? Your heart might thank you if you don't. A new study from Hiroshima University (HU) finds that the gum disease bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) can slip into the bloodstream and infiltrate the heart.

10 May 2025

Anti-inflammatory drug can prevent and alleviate periodontal tissue damage

A recent study reveals that dimethyl fumarate (DMF), a compound already approved for other inflammatory diseases, can prevent and alleviate periodontal tissue damage.

28 Apr 2025

Gum disease linked to worsening liver health

There is growing recognition in medicine that what happens in one part of the body can ripple through others.

9 Apr 2025

Tooth and gum problems common among teenage footballers in England

The prevalence of tooth and gum issues among teenage (academy) professional footballers in England is high, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine.

9 Apr 2025

Trained immunity may exacerbate inflammatory bone loss disorders

Clinical research has long focused on ways to harness the actions of the immune system. From vaccines to immunotherapies, researchers have used their knowledge of the immune system to develop therapies to treat or prevent diseases from influenza to autoimmune disease and cancer.

27 Feb 2025

Starch might impact your oral health—depending on your DNA

Cornell researchers found that genetic variation in AMY1, a starch-digesting gene, alters oral bacteria composition, influencing potential dental health risks.

26 Feb 2025

Study uncovers novel immune evasion mechanism used by key bacterium in periodontitis

Researchers have identified a new mechanism by which a key bacterium in periodontitis evades the immune system.

24 Feb 2025

Vaping and gum health: How does it compare to smoking?

A systematic review found that e-cigarette users show increased plaque and inflammation markers compared to non-smokers, though their gum health fares better than traditional smokers. However, the certainty of these findings is low due to study bias.

16 Feb 2025

Study links oral microbiome to cognitive function in older adults

The microbial ecosystems within our mouths may affect our cognitive function as we age, according to a study. Interventions such as prebiotics, including dietary nitrate, have potential for delaying cognitive decline.

28 Jan 2025

How gut microbiota impacts childhood obesity

Gut microbiota plays a critical role in childhood obesity by influencing energy metabolism, inflammation, and appetite regulation, with emerging therapeutic strategies like probiotics, dietary interventions, and fecal microbiota transplantation showing promise.

21 Jan 2025

The importance of women's oral health in overall wellbeing

Women's oral health is about more than just a beautiful smile—it's a critical aspect of overall wellbeing that is often overlooked.

23 Oct 2024

Gum disease tied to higher thrombosis risk: Could periodontal therapy help save lives?

The connection between gum disease and thrombosis underscores the role of oral health in reducing thrombotic disease risk and improving patient outcomes.

17 Oct 2024

Excess sugar consumption triggers inflammation and dysbiosis, worsening periodontal disease

Research explores how excessive sugar consumption can drive systemic inflammation, disrupt the gut and oral microbiomes, and contribute to periodontal inflammation, with implications for global health.

10 Oct 2024

Study finds higher risk of gum disease in diabetics with microvascular complications

Gum disease is more common in individuals with microvascular complications of diabetes, new research being presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Madrid, Spain (9-13 September) and published in The Journal of Dental Research has found.

10 Sep 2024

Individuals with periodontitis exhibit unique inflammatory protein profile in the blood

Individuals with periodontitis have altered concentrations of various proteins in their blood, according to a new study from Umeå University, Sweden.

6 Sep 2024

Breakthrough antibiotic targets gum disease without harming microbiome

The ADA Forsyth Institute, a leading oral health research organization, and Flightpath Biosciences Inc. are excited to announce a groundbreaking discovery in the fight against severe gum disease and related systemic conditions.

4 Sep 2024