USA, March 30, 2024 - Patients with leukocyte adhesion deficiency, or LAD, suffer from frequent bacterial infections, including the severe gum disease known as periodontitis.
USA, March 25, 2024 - Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) have devised a new system for classifying periodontal disease based on the genetic signature of affected tissue, rather than on clinical signs and symptoms. OSLO, Norway, UK, March 24, 2024 - Dental researchers at the University of Oslo have developed a new artificial scaffolding that aids bone regeneration. USA, February 16, 2024 - Scientists have pieced together sections of DNA from 12 individual cells to sequence the genome of a bacterium known to live in healthy human mouths. January 28, 2024 - By means of so-called health coaching, researchers at the University of Copenhagen have helped a large group of diabetics to markedly improve their oral health. USA, January 26, 2024 - Replacement of missing teeth with implant supported restorations has become increasingly common. HANNOVER, Germany, UK, January 26, 2024 - A number of studies have suggested a potential association between gum disease and systemic diseases such as diabetes and atherosclerosis, indicating that oral health can affect the entire human body. USA, January 15, 2024 - Triclosan may be the most important ingredient in fluoride toothpaste. CHAPEL HILL, N.C., USA, January 6, 2024 - U.S. researchers who investigated the extent to which oral health is associated with cognitive status have found that that tooth loss and periodontitis may be linked to lower cognitive function in middle-aged adults. NEW YORK, N.Y., USA, December 30, 2023 - Periodontal disease has been associated with a number of systemic diseases, and there has been evidence that periodontal therapy may improve glycemic control in diabetics. |