Successful management of denture-associated candidiasis relies heavily on mechanical disinfection rather than pharmacologic ...

There’s a tension in modern periodontics that we don’t talk about enough. A clinical paradox. We have our primary enemy in sight: a pathogenic biofilm that destroys the structures holding teeth in ...

Recent studies reveal a connection between gum disease and an increased risk of blood clots, highlighting the potential life-saving benefits of oral health management for those at risk of thrombosis.

Periodontitis is widespread and can have serious consequences for overall health. Researchers at Fraunhofer have identified a ...

Organized dentistry needs to develop updated treatment- and outcome-based guidance for periodontal therapy to avoid providing inadequate care to patients, according to a guest editorial published on ...

Scientists have developed a gel that can block the receptor for a molecule called succinate, which is a normal byproduct of metabolism. By blocking its receptor, the gel can lower inflammation levels ...