How Is Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Gum Disease?

How Is Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Gum Disease?

A November 2020 study found more evidence of connections between rheumatoid arthritis and periodontal (gum) disease. What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis a chronic inflammatory and autoimmune disease, which causes the immune system to mistakenly attack...
COVID-19 and Other Outbreaks

COVID-19 and Other Outbreaks

As of November of 2020, there have been more than 56 million cases of COVID-19 worldwide. While 39 million of those have recovered, the virus has claimed the lives of over 1.3 million people, with many cases still active. While an outbreak of this size and severity is...
Are COVID-19 Lockdowns Leading to More Orofacial Pain?

Are COVID-19 Lockdowns Leading to More Orofacial Pain?

The pandemic has resulted in a stressful time for everyone in the world, and, for many people, this stress can result in orofacial pain. A study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine took a look at patients in two countries and examined how the stress of...
Are There Links Between COVID-19 and Oral Health?

Are There Links Between COVID-19 and Oral Health?

With the current pandemic, many people are making an effort to remain home as much as possible and are avoiding any appointments they believe to be unnecessary. But is it wise to delay visits to the dentist or periodontist? The British Dental Journal recently...