THE LATEST NEWS IN PERIODONTOLOGY
The links below will connect you to either a video or online article that provides information regarding the latest discoveries in the field of Periodontology.
Gum Disease Treatment May Help Diabetes (5/12/2010)
BBC News reports on a recent study that links better gum health to helping diabetics
Gum Bleeding: Dental Care or Die? (3/20/2010)
An article that speaks to women regarding gum disease and the effects of it on pregnancy
Go Green for Healthy Teeth and Gums
An informative article about how drinking green tea can prevent Periodontal Disease
Bad Gums Linked to Heart Disease (8/17/09)
An ABC News special on the correlation between Heart Disease and poor gum health
The American Journal of Cardiology and Journal of Periodontology Editors’ Consensus: (7/28/09)
Periodontitis and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
Healthy Gums and a Healthy Heart: The Perio-Cardio Connection (4/5/09)
Newly released clinical recommendations encourage cardiologists to examine the mouth and periodontists to ask questions about heart health
Maintaining Healthy Teeth and Gums Is a Wise Investment (3/2/09)
Reducing stress can positively affect your oral health, and potentially your bottom line
Studies Probe Oral Health–Diabetes Link (1/29/09)
The link between periodontal disease and heart disease is one of the most commonly known associations, but researchers are finding many more medical reasons to maintain good oral hygiene
New Thinking on How to Protect the Heart (1/29/09)
Several recent studies have linked periodontal disease to an increased risk of heart disease, most likely because gum disease causes low-grade chronic inflammation
A study published in the Journal of Periodontology suggests impaired oral hygiene may only be part of the connection
Turn that Frown Upside Down: Healthy Gums are Something to Smile About (3/19/08)
Researchers found evidence that periodontal, or gum, disease may negatively affect an individual's smiling patterns and deter someone from displaying positive emotions through a smile
Want Healthy Gums? Hit the Dairy Aisle (2/6/08)
A recent study showed that those who regularly consumed dairy products such as milk, cheese and yogurt had a lower instance of gum disease
A Healthy Smile May Promote a Healthy Heart (1/8/08)
Research reported in the Journal of Periodontology found that individuals with periodontal disease whose biomarkers showed increased bacterial exposure were more likely to develop coronary heart disease
Treating Your Periodontal Pockets May Benefit Your Pocketbook (11/27/07)
A new study found that cumulative health care costs were 21% higher for patients with severe periodontal disease than for those with no periodontal disease
Expecting Mothers Should “Brush Up” on Their Oral Hygiene Routine (11/12/07)
Two new studies in the Journal of Periodontology emphasize the importance of expectant mothers taking extra care of their oral health
Snake Venom May Speed Healing Time After Oral Surgery (10/9/07)
A study found that a new adhesive made from an enzyme in snake venom was more effective for closing surgical incisions than traditional sutures
Smoking Can Harm the Long-Term Effects of Some Oral Surgery Procedures (9/18/07)
A study in the Journal of Periodontology found that two years after surgery to help soft tissue reattach to the teeth, gum recession was greater in smokers than non-smokers
Stress May Leave Your Mouth a Mess (8/8/07)
Researchers found that 57% of the studies included in a literature review showed a strong relationship between periodontal diseases and psychological factors such as stress, distress, anxiety, depression and loneliness
Periodontal Bacteria Found in Amniotic Fluid (7/3/07)
Research in the Journal of Periodontology evaluated 26 pregnant women at risk for premature labor. Any disruptions in the amniotic fluid, such as a bacterial infection, could potentially be dangerous to both the mother and baby
Periodontal Diseases Should Concern Women of All Ages (6/12/07)
One recent study found that women taking oral contraceptives had more gingival bleeding and deeper periodontal pockets than those not taking contraceptive pills. Another study showed that postmenopausal women with periodontal bacteria in their mouths were also more likely to have bone loss in the oral cavity, which can lead to tooth loss if not treated
Small Bacteria–Big Impact (4/10/07)
New studies explore the possible link between periodontal bacteria and two systemic conditions: coronary artery disease and preeclampsia