Gums bleeding when brushing can happen to any of us, and it is easy to ignore. But blood in the sink is a sign that something is not right with your mouth. Bleeding gums often indicate gingivitis, the earliest and…
Scientists have pieced together sections of DNA from 12 individual cells to sequence the genome of a bacterium known to live in healthy human mouths. With this new data about a part of the body considered "biological dark matter," the researchers…
A drug currently used to treat intestinal worms could protect people from periodontitis, an advanced gum disease, which untreated can erode the structures -- including bone -- that hold the teeth in the jaw. The research was published ahead of print in…
Atherosclerosis is the leading cause of death in the developed world. While a number of risk factors for atherosclerosis have been defined, scientists continue to study other possible risk factors for this disease. Recent epidemiological and experimental studies link infectious…
It’s easy to think of dental care as separate from the rest of your health. But poor oral hygiene can contribute to problems beyond your teeth and gums. When dental health problems go untreated, bacteria and inflammation in the mouth…
CellectGen has received Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) funding to develop a saliva-based, point-of-care diagnostic platform for periodontal disease, focused on early detection of active tissue destruction. Oops, something went wrong U.S. markets open in 1h 11m CellectGen Advances Periodontal Diagnostics in Collaboration…
As medicine increasingly recognizes the integral connection between oral health, general health, and chronic disease, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released a milestone clinical report addressing adolescent oral health from the pediatrician’s perspective. Led by Susan A. Fisher-Owens…
This postdoctoral researcher explores how microbial lipids drive chronic inflammation in gum disease. I learned the importance of being patient and resilient when analyzing data. Results do not always align with our original hypotheses, but unexpected findings often reveal important…
Your mouth can reveal more about your health than you might realize. In this episode of Expert Explains, Dr. Kyra Barnes breaks down the connection between oral health and the rest of the body, explaining how conditions like gum disease…
Why do some people develop cavities despite careful dental habits while others seem less vulnerable? A large genetic study suggests that inherited differences may help explain part of the answer, alongside everyday behavior. Researchers led by Umeå University in Sweden…
Gum disease and oral hygiene, and research on how oral health is linked to heart disease, dementia and diabetes.
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