Peridontal disease is a serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue and bone supporting the tooth. Few precautionary ...

Is periodontal disease linked in some way to systemic ill health? Before statistical associations between two conditions can be regarded as evidence of causality, there are a number of potential ...

"Many women don't realize the connection between hormonal changes and their gum health," says Nicola West, secretary general ...

Scientists are learning that inflammation and a runaway immune response connect severe gum disease to a number of systemic conditions. Credit: John Soares While the proverb ‘Don’t look a gift ...

They found that periodontal disease results from a complex interplay between oral bacteria and the innate and adaptive immune responses. Moreover, they found the relationship can extend beyond the ...