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Computer algorithms could help track and diagnose periodontal disease

Periodontal disease is a growing public health issue in the United States as the nation's population ages, yet it's underdiagnosed and undertreated.

1 Aug 2023

Gut bacteria toxins: A hidden trigger for Parkinson's disease?

Gut dysfunction and the presence of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) endotoxins contribute to the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease (PD), leading to neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration. Modulating the gut microbiome and reducing LPS levels may hold potential as treatment strategies for PD.

24 May 2023

Study indicates that patients diagnosed with allergic rhinitis have lower risk of periodontitis

Researchers examined associations between periodontitis and allergic rhinitis (AR).

10 May 2023

Gum Health Day 2023 campaign focuses on aesthetics and wellbeing

Keeping gums healthy and regularly checked is an integral part of everybody's general health as scientific evidence shows a clear association between gum disease and many serious, chronic conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular disease.

25 Apr 2023

Nonsurgical system for controlled delivery of antibiotics to treat aggressive periodontitis in adolescents

Aggressive periodontitis is a severe type of gum infection that causes the destruction of ligament and bone and can lead to tooth loss in otherwise healthy individuals.

20 Apr 2023

Collaboration between family doctors and periodontists essential for effective management of systemic health conditions

Close collaboration between family doctors and periodontists and other oral health professionals is necessary for an effective prevention, early detection and management of widespread systemic health conditions, affecting millions of patients everywhere.

28 Mar 2023

Study reveals a connection between arthritis flare-ups and periodontitis

Regular visits to the dentist might help keep joint pain at bay, too.

6 Mar 2023

Understanding the relationship between SARS-CoV-2 infection and periodontitis

In a recent review published in the journal International Journal of Molecular Sciences, researchers reviewed existing data on the association between periodontitis and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

7 Feb 2023

Heavy smoking can have a serious impact on the treatment of periodontitis

Smoking can have a serious impact on the effect of the treatment of periodontitis – a widespread condition that leads to degradation of the teeth's supportive tissue and, in serious cases, to loss of the teeth.

26 Jan 2023

How could probiotics be used in the management of gingivitis and periodontitis?

New research explores how probiotic-based therapy in conjunction with established treatment regimens can be an effective approach for combating gingivitis and periodontitis.

28 Dec 2022

Strong connection between inflammatory bowel disease and periodontitis

Inflammatory bowel disease often coexists with periodontal disease. This is shown by new publications from a European research project that explored the connection between the two diseases.

13 Dec 2022

Perio Master Clinic 2023 to focus on synergies between periodontology and orthodontics

Interaction, cooperation, and common ground between periodontology and orthodontics will be the focus of Perio Master Clinic 2023, the conference for dental clinicians that the EFP will organize in Antwerp, Belgium on 3-4 March, 2023.

21 Nov 2022

Common oral bacterium promotes tumor progression-associated activity in pancreatic cancer cells

Virginia Tech researchers from the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics and the Department of Biochemistry have discovered a characteristic of a common oral bacterium that relocates to pancreatic cancer tumors that may help guide future therapeutic interventions for treatment.

18 Oct 2022

Mice study unravels the role of T. denticola in Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis

Tau hyperphosphorylation is the key characteristic pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Recently studies showed periodontitis and periodontal pathogen are significant risk factors for AD.

26 Jun 2022

Recipients of the first ever EFP Innovation Award for Digital Solutions for Gum Health announced

The European Federation of Periodontology has announced the recipients of the first ever EFP Innovation Award for Digital Solutions for Gum Health supported by GSK.

21 Jun 2022

Women with premature births more often have gum disease, study finds

Women with preterm births may be more likely to have gum disease compared to those with full-term births, according to research presented at EuroPerio10, the world's leading congress in periodontology and implant dentistry organized by the European Federation of Periodontology.

17 Jun 2022

People who believe luck determines their fate are more likely to have severe gum disease

People who believe that luck or chance determine what happens to them are more likely to have severe gum disease compared with those who think their own actions are mainly responsible.

16 Jun 2022

Study shows the potential for AI to automatically identify periodontal pathologies

A deep learning algorithm successfully detects periodontal disease from 2D bitewing radiographs, according to research presented at EuroPerio10, the world's leading congress in periodontology and implant dentistry organized by the European Federation of Periodontology.

16 Jun 2022

Oral piercings negatively affect the adjacent teeth and gums

Oral piercings should be removed to save teeth and gums, urged dental professionals displaying an e-poster at EuroPerio10, the world's leading congress in periodontology and implant dentistry organized by the European Federation of Periodontology.

16 Jun 2022

Gum Health Day 2022 calls for prevention, early detection, and effective treatment of gum diseases

"Treat your gums" is the slogan for Gum Health Day 2022, a worldwide awareness campaign organised by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP).

28 Apr 2022

Periodontitis News and Research

Computer algorithms could help track and diagnose periodontal disease

Gut bacteria toxins: A hidden trigger for Parkinson's disease?

Study indicates that patients diagnosed with allergic rhinitis have lower risk of periodontitis

Gum Health Day 2023 campaign focuses on aesthetics and wellbeing

Nonsurgical system for controlled delivery of antibiotics to treat aggressive periodontitis in adolescents

Collaboration between family doctors and periodontists essential for effective management of systemic health conditions

Study reveals a connection between arthritis flare-ups and periodontitis

Understanding the relationship between SARS-CoV-2 infection and periodontitis

Heavy smoking can have a serious impact on the treatment of periodontitis

How could probiotics be used in the management of gingivitis and periodontitis?

Strong connection between inflammatory bowel disease and periodontitis

Perio Master Clinic 2023 to focus on synergies between periodontology and orthodontics

Common oral bacterium promotes tumor progression-associated activity in pancreatic cancer cells

Mice study unravels the role of T. denticola in Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis

Recipients of the first ever EFP Innovation Award for Digital Solutions for Gum Health announced

Women with premature births more often have gum disease, study finds

People who believe luck determines their fate are more likely to have severe gum disease

Study shows the potential for AI to automatically identify periodontal pathologies

Oral piercings negatively affect the adjacent teeth and gums

Gum Health Day 2022 calls for prevention, early detection, and effective treatment of gum diseases

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