gum disease

Scientists find nine inflammation proteins indicating progression of gum disease in long-term study

by Oral Health
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As the link between oral and overall health becomes more established and well-known to doctors and patients alike, saliva kits are increasingly showing promise as preventive tools. To fine-tune these kits, scientists are researching saliva itself. Recently, Penn Dental Medicine announced that its researchers have identified nine inflammation proteins indicative of gum disease progression after … Read more

Gums Rock: Help Gen Z Embrace Gum Health

by Oral Health
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Gum Health Day 2024, a campaign led by European Federation of Periodontology (EFP), is being celebrated worldwide on May 12 to raise awareness of the importance of gum health for overall wellness. This year, with the slogan “Gums rock,” the EFP is primarily targeting young people with its message. Teens and young adults are particularly … Read more

Diabetes Patients Can Use Special Mouth Rinse to Help Treat Gum Disease

by University at Buffalo
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Individuals with Type 2 diabetes being treated for periodontitis may benefit from using an antimicrobial mouth rinse and interdental cleaners to clean between teeth as part of their at-home oral care routine. This was a key finding in a recent study conducted by Patricia Diaz, DDS, PhD, SUNY Empire Innovation Professor at the University at Buffalo School … Read more

Study Finds Diabetes Drug Could Prevent Gum Disease

by Oral Health
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King’s College London researchers found a common drug for treating type 2 diabetes could be a new method for preventing oral and systemic disease. The researchers from the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences found Metformin could control inflammation and sugar levels in the mouth to stop gum disease. Additionally, it can protect against … Read more

Supporting Healthy Gums with the 3G Rule

by Sara Madanat, BSc, MSc; Wendy E. Ward, B. Arts Sc, MSc, PhD
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Seven out of ten Canadians will develop gum disease at some point in their lives, making gum disease and resulting tooth loss the two biggest threats to oral health.1 Gum disease –and the resulting tooth loss– are associated with chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.2-6 This may occur partly because, with fewer … Read more

Research Finds Oral Rinse Could Spot Early Heart Disease Risk

by Oral Health
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A research team used a simple mouth rinse to see if white blood cell levels in the saliva could be linked to signs of heart disease, and found “high levels correlated with compromised flow-mediated dilation, an early indicator of poor arterial health,” reports Frontiers in Oral Health. Periodontitis has been known to be linked to … Read more

NYU Dentistry Receives NIH Grant to Study Alzheimer’s and Gum Disease

by NYU College of Dentistry
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Laboratory studies may provide new therapeutic target for Alzheimer’s disease The National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, has awarded NYU Dentistry a $3.1 million grant to study the nexus of periodontitis and Alzheimer’s disease. Periodontitis is chronic inflammation of the gums that can lead to inflammation throughout the body and … Read more

Oral Probiotics: A Window to Novel Therapeutic Possibilities for Gum Disease

by Abdelahhad Barbour, BSc-Hons, MSc, PhD; Tabasom Kambakhsh DDS student; Michael Glogauer, DDS., PhD, Dip. Perio
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Host-associated bacteria exist on a continuum, from commensals with low virulence and beneficial properties to disease-causing pathogens whose colonization can be deadly.1 As microbiomes evolve, their metabolites, interspecies interactions, and the host immune compartment can cause changes to the bacterial niche that facilitate the outgrowth of microorganisms associated with a dysbiotic state; this, in turn, … Read more

Gel Treats Gum Disease by Fighting Inflammation

by NYU College of Dentistry
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Targeted topical therapy offers promise as at-home treatment A topical gel that blocks the receptor for a metabolic byproduct called succinate treats gum disease by suppressing inflammation and changing the makeup of bacteria in the mouth, according to a new study led by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry and published in Cell Reports. The … Read more

Severe Gum Disease is Associated with Impaired Lung Function

by European Federation of Periodontology (EFP)

Lung function declines with increasingly severe gum disease, according to research presented at EuroPerio10, a world congress in periodontology and implant dentistry organized by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP). “Our study indicates a link between periodontal disease and lung function meaning that good dental hygiene may benefit both oral and respiratory health,” said study author Dr. Anders Røsland of … Read more

Gum Health Day 2022 Calls for Prevention, Early Detection, and Effective Treatment of Gum Diseases

by European Federation of Periodontology (EFP)

“Treat your gums” is the slogan for Gum Health Day 2022, a worldwide awareness campaign organized by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP). The event aims to inform the public of the detrimental effects of gum diseases – gingivitis, periodontitis, peri-implant mucositis, and peri-implantitis – on both oral and overall health. The campaign calls for … Read more

Evidence Grows for Vaping’s Role in Gum Disease

by NYU College of Dentistry

Research confirms unique community of bacteria and immune responses among people who use e-cigarettes A series of new studies by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry highlights how e-cigarettes alter oral health and may be contributing to gum disease. The latest, published in mBio, finds that e-cigarette users have a unique oral microbiome—the community of … Read more

Study: Obesity Raises the Risk of Gum Disease by Inflating Growth of Bone-Destroying Cells

by The University at Buffalo

Findings may improve understanding of chronic inflammatory, bone-related diseases that develop alongside obesity, such as gum disease, arthritis and osteoporosis Chronic inflammation caused by obesity may trigger the development of cells that break down bone tissue, including the bone that holds teeth in place, according to new University at Buffalo research that sought to improve … Read more

Study: Heartburn Drugs May Have Unexpected Benefits on Gum Disease

by The University at Buffalo

The use of heartburn medication is associated with decreased severity of gum disease, according to a recent University at Buffalo study. The research found that patients who used proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) – a class of drugs commonly prescribed to treat heartburn, acid reflux and ulcers – were more likely to have smaller probing depths … Read more

Researchers Suggest Link Between Gum Disease and COVID Deaths

by Toronto Sun

New research suggests that poor oral hygiene can lead to COVID-19 complications. McGill University researchers have found that people with periodontitis were 8.8 times more likely to die of COVID-19 than those without gum disease. Researchers say there are links between inflamed gums and infections and COVID-19 complications. To view the full story, please click … Read more

Dental Experts Say Gum Disease Could Increase COVID-19 Symptom Severity

by WAVY.com

Dental experts are saying gum disease can cause more problems than rotting teeth and bad breath. A new study shows it may increase your risk of developing severe symptoms from COVID-19. The research suggests COVID-19 patients who have gum disease are nine times more likely to die from the virus. It also says those patients are more likely … Read more

Dental Experts Discover Biological Imbalance is the Link Between Gum and Kidney Disease

by University of Birmingham

An imbalance of the body’s oxygen producing free radicals and its antioxidant cells could be the reason why gum disease and chronic kidney disease affect each other, a new study led by the University of Birmingham has found. Periodontitis – or gum disease – is a common, inflammatory disease which causes bleeding gums, wobbly or … Read more

Microbiome Study: Gum Disease-Causing Bacteria Borrow Growth Molecules From Neighbors to Thrive

by The University at Buffalo

The human body is filled with friendly bacteria. However, some of these microorganisms, such as Veillonella parvula, may be too nice. These peaceful bacteria engage in a one-sided relationship with pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis, helping the germ multiply and cause gum disease, according to a new University at Buffalo-led study. The research sought to understand how … Read more

Mechanism Linking Gum Disease to Heart Disease, Other Inflammatory Conditions Discovered

by University of Toronto

U of T Dentistry researchers find first evidence that neutrophil immune cell activity is the missing link connecting periodontal disease with heart disease, cancer, and other inflammatory conditions The link between periodontal (gum) disease and other inflammatory conditions such as heart disease and diabetes has long been established, but the mechanism behind that association has, until … Read more

FDI World Dental Federation and Smile Train: Children with Clefts are at High Risk for Tooth Decay, Gum Disease and Other Serious Oral Health Concerns

by FDI World Dental Federation

Around the world, a baby is born with a cleft about every three minutes. Many children with clefts have severe difficulties eating, breathing, hearing, and speaking. What’s more, even after having cleft surgery, these children often have a higher risk for tooth decay, gum disease, and other oral health issues. The diverse team of healthcare … Read more