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Is it time to screen patients with IBD for gum disease?
By Ava Barros
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may have a higher risk of developing periodontitis, highlighting the importance of regular screenings, according to a review recently published in BMC Oral Health.
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A main alkaloid in cacao beans that is found in chocolate, as well as coffee and tea, may reduce the risk of developing periodontitis, according to a new study.
March 28, 2025
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Drinking more alcohol may raise the risk of gum disease
By Ava Barros
Increased alcohol consumption may raise the risk of periodontitis, lead to deeper periodontal pockets, and result in increased sites with greater probing depths, says a study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.
March 27, 2025
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This diet may be an ally in fight against gum disease
By Karie Neeley Anderson
This diet paired with the standard nonsurgical periodontal therapy may reduce the body's inflammatory response to gum disease, according to a press release from King's College in London.
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Here is a closer, in-depth look at the updated framework for diagnosing and treating periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions.
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Gum disease may be linked to abscesses
By Ava Barros
Acute periapical abscesses may occur more often in patients with periodontal disease than in those without the disease, according to research published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
February 17, 2025
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A woman was diagnosed with a rare condition that causes severe neck pain that can lead to spinal cord compression, which was triggered by periodontitis treatment, according to a case report.
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The role of fatty acids in periodontitis progression
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Consuming certain dietary fatty acids may contribute to the progression and severity of periodontitis, according to a large-scale study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
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Saliva testing may mark periodontitis progression
By Ava Barros
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine have found that measuring proteins in saliva may help monitor periodontitis progression, according to a press release from the university.
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Gum disease tied to inflammation biomarker
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Neutrophil percentage-to-albumin ratio (NPAR), a marker of systemic inflammation, may be linked with poor periodontal health, according to a study published in the International Dental Journal.
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Periodontitis may be linked to gestational diabetes
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Periodontal disease may increase the risk of gestational diabetes, therefore oral health should be assessed before and during pregnancy, according to a study published in Primary Care Diabetes.
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Gum disease management before diabetes onset matters
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Patients who received periodontal management for two years before the onset of type 2 diabetes had better health than those who didn't receive care, reports a study published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine, and Pathology.
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