Feb 6, 2011 | Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Periodontal Risk Factors
Abstract Journal of Periodontology Posted online on January 10, 2011. (doi:10.1902/jop.2011.100582) “Association Between Respiratory Disease in Hospitalized Patients and Periodontal Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study” Dr. Nikhil Sharma, MDS* and Dr. H. Shamsuddin,...
Feb 6, 2011 | Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Periodontal Risk Factors
It is a well-known fact that oral hygiene relates directly to one’s overall health. Of the bacteria that thrives in the mouth, certain strains that cause periodontal disease have also been linked with pneumonia, prostate cancer, stroke and diabetes as well as...
Feb 3, 2011 | Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Periodontal Risk Factors
Do you have loose teeth? If so, it is important for you to see your dentist or a periodontist for a detailed assessment and correct diagnosis of what is causing your teeth to be loose. However, many times patients need to have their teeth splinted (teeth splint) as...
Feb 2, 2011 | Laser Dentistry, Oral Hygiene (Brushing & Flossing), Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Periodontal Risk Factors, Uncategorized
Maintaining healthy teeth and gums may reduce risk for pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. CHICAGO—January 18, 2011—Maintaining periodontal health may contribute to a healthy respiratory system, according to research published in the Journal of...
Jan 20, 2011 | Oral Hygiene (Brushing & Flossing), Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Periodontal Risk Factors, Uncategorized
A whiff of bad breath can hint at matters more serious than a meal of onions and garlic or a skipped tooth brushing. Foul exhalations warn of gum disease, dry mouth, and other unhealthy medical conditions. Unfortunately, even the healthiest of bodies suffer from...
Jan 13, 2011 | Oral Hygiene (Brushing & Flossing), Periodontal (Gum) Disease
The Groningen professors Bauke Dijkstra and Lubbert Dijkhuizen have deciphered the structure and functional mechanism of the glucansucrase enzyme that is responsible for dental plaque sticking to teeth. This knowledge will stimulate the identification of substances...
