An AHA scientific statement examines the link between periodontal disease and ASCVD, highlighting shared risk factors and inflammatory mechanisms.

Researchers identify altered expression of genes that worsens periodontitis among smokers, and a new target molecule ...

The first place tobacco often shows its damage is not the lungs. It is the mouth. If you smoke, your gums face a daily ...

Smoking tobacco is known to worsen symptoms of periodontitis and reduce responsiveness to treatment. Using high-resolution ...

Discover the warning signs of gum disease that could necessitate periodontal therapy, revealing what they might mean for your oral health.

A new study found that dentists were lacking in experience when it came to dental aspects of HIV infection. HIV currently affects approximately 38.4 million people across the world, with fatalities ...

Laser gum surgery offers a minimally invasive alternative to traditional scalpel-based procedures, significantly reducing ...

Amanda MacMillan is a health and science writer and editor. Her work appears across brands like Health, Prevention, SELF, O Magazine, Travel + Leisure, Time Out New York, and National Geographic's The ...

Capital Region Periodontics & Dental Implants Welcomes Dr. Jacqueline LeNoir, DDS, Expanding Its Four-Doctor Team ...