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Hyaluronic acid may benefit patients with gum disease
By
Ava Barros
A recent review in
Periodontology 2000
suggests that hyaluronic acid -- an ingredient in skincare products -- may aid gum healing and regeneration, enhancing outcomes when paired with nonsurgical or surgical periodontal treatments.
September 4, 2025
Gum disease may be linked to prostate changes like cancer
By
Ava Barros
Research recently published in
The Prostate
suggests men with gum disease may have an increased risk of developing prostate conditions, including enlarged prostate, prostate cancer, and chronic prostatitis.
August 29, 2025
Thyroid hormone levels may predict gum disease
By
Ava Barros
Thyroid hormone levels may be a helpful biomarker for assessing one’s risk of gum disease, which could enable early treatment and tailored care, according to a study published in the
International Dental Journal
.
August 25, 2025
The pitfalls of compounded pharmaceuticals in dentistry
By
Kevin Henry
Dr. Richard Nagelberg warns against using non-U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved compounded minocycline gel for periodontitis treatment, citing safety and informed consent concerns.
August 21, 2025
Have these chronic diseases? It may mean worse news for gums
By
Melissa Busch
Patients with these chronic conditions experienced more than double the risk of severe gum disease, according to a new study.
August 18, 2025
These factors may affect tooth loss in younger gum disease patients
By
Ava Barros
Patients under age 36 with severe gum disease, limited education, and a history of smoking may be at greater risk of tooth loss, reports a study published in the
Journal of Periodontology
.
August 13, 2025
Ozonated water may treat pericoronitis
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A recent study published in
BMC Oral Health
reported that ozonated water may be as effective as saline solution in managing pericoronitis, highlighting it as an alternative treatment.
August 6, 2025
Gum disease may be an independent risk factor for stroke
By
Ava Barros
A study in the
Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
reveals a tie between periodontal disease and increased stroke risk, but controlling dental biofilm may help.
July 8, 2025
1st reported case of kidney disease drug causing gum overgrowth
By
Melissa Busch
An immunosuppressive drug prescribed for lupus-induced kidney disease caused gingival enlargement in a 27-year-old woman, which is believed to be the first case of its kind.
July 7, 2025
This patch may be a real blow to tooth loss
By
Melissa Busch
A new innovation in the works may help patients with gum disease keep their natural teeth.
June 24, 2025
Environmental factors that may boost gum disease risk
By
Melissa Busch
Exposure to certain heavy metals may be significantly associated with a higher risk of developing periodontal disease, according to a study.
June 11, 2025
Restoring this vitamin may mitigate periodontal risks
By
Ava Barros
A deficiency of this vitamin may increase the risk of periodontal disease by increasing the expression of the enzyme matrix metalloproteinase-9 in gingival crevicular fluid.
June 3, 2025
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