People with gum disease are significantly more likely to suffer from heart disease. While these studies can’t always prove ...

The association between diabetes and periodontitis is bidirectional, meaning that diabetes may worsen periodontitis (chronic ...

More importantly, research links periodontal disease to systemic health conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease ...

A few drops of saliva can now reveal what used to require a scalpel, a syringe or a scan. Scientists have developed ways to analyze spit for the tiniest traces of illness – from mouth ...

New research presented at EuroPerio11 sheds light on the profound connections between diet, inflammation, and gum health.

A major new study presented at EuroPerio11, the world's leading congress in periodontology and implant dentistry by the EFP, has found that people with signs of gum disease are more likely to suffer ...

In recent years, the relationship between oral health and overall health has become increasingly clear. One critical area of ...

Other studies point to a “dose-response” effect: the more severe the gum disease, the greater the cardiovascular risk. Smoking, unhealthy diets, excessive alcohol consumption and diabetes all ...