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Dental News
Irregular dental visits and deteriorating periodontal health in Denmark
COPENHAGEN, Denmark: In a recent study, researchers aimed to examine periodontal care behaviours among dental patients in Denmark. Additionally, the ...
Links between oral microbiome, genetic variations and periodontitis examined in new study
OKAYAMA, Japan: Since periodontitis has been linked to systemic health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease, ...
EuroPerio: EFP launches virtual series, provides outlook for 2022 congress
COPENHAGEN, Denmark: Amid the global pandemic, the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) decided to defer the EuroPerio10 congress, which had ...
Children with immune deficiencies more likely to develop periodontal disease
LONDON, UK: Primary immunodeficiency (PID) is characterised by a missing or poorly functioning part of the body’s immune system. Inherent from birth or ...
World Diabetes Day—A dental perspective
LEIPZIG, Germany: Although most of the world’s population continues to focus its attention on the COVID-19 pandemic, it is now more important than ever to...
Periodontal status may play role in COVID-19 severity
LOS ANGELES, U.S.: The link between periodontal disease and systemic conditions such as cardiovascular disease is, by now, well established in the ...
Study shows sharp decrease in periodontal treatment and tooth loss in Norway
OSLO, Norway: Periodontal disease is a global health issue, and many countries consistently report high levels of the disease among the population. The ...
Periodontitis may double chances of cognitive decline, study says
MINNEAPOLIS, U.S.: Scientists have frequently linked some forms of periodontal disease with other inflammatory diseases, and now a new study has suggested ...
EFP publishes first international consensus guidelines for periodontitis treatment
BRUSSELS, Belgium: In 2018, the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) released a new global classification system for periodontal health, diseases and...
The role of interdental cleaning for oral health, general health and quality of life
Recent research shows that oral health is an essential prerequisite for people’s well-being and quality of life. In order to reach the global goals for ...
Periodontist Dr Chris Barker talks successful periodontitis treatment
Dr Chris Barker is an experienced periodontist who provides the full scope of specialist periodontics. On Thursday, 9 April, he will be presenting a webinar...
EFP and WHF release consensus report on links between periodontal and cardiovascular health
BRUSSELS, Belgium/GENEVA, Switzerland: Though various associations between periodontal health and cardiovascular health have previously been explored, a ...
Study suggests relationship between periodontitis and vitamin D
OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada: There are many reasons why vitamin D is essential to the body’s proper functioning. The vitamin is helpful for maintaining ...
Researchers find link between obesity and periodontal disease
CLEVELAND, U.S.: Obesity and periodontal disease remain the most common noncommunicable diseases in the U.S. A recent study has explored the effect of ...
New biodegradable rods may deliver better antibiotic treatment for periodontitis patients
HALLE (SAALE), Germany: As has been well established, the prevalence of periodontal disease globally remains quite high despite increased awareness of the ...
Interview: Prof. Phoebus Madianos next EuroPerio chairman
Prof. Phoebus Madianos is a professor of in the Department of Periodontics and Dean of the School of Dentistry at the National and Kapodistrian University ...
Research to examine possible links between periodontal disease and oral cancer
PLYMOUTH, UK: As worldwide oral cancer rates continue to climb, our understanding of what causes the disease to occur, thankfully, also continues to grow. ...
Researchers to develop biodegradable strip and gel to prevent bone loss in periodontitis
NEW YORK, U.S.: In a step that may help redefine the treatment of periodontitis, researchers at New York University College of Dentistry (NYU Dentistry) ...
Alzheimer’s drug trial to target P. gingivalis
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands: At the recent Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, researchers at pharmaceutical company Cortexyme announced an ...
Family characteristics influence periodontal diseases in children
BRISBANE, Australia: Numerous studies have been published on the association between dental caries and various family contextual factors. However, similar ...
New realistic mouth models aim to improve dental education
BIRMINGHAM, UK: New research being carried out in collaboration with the University of Birmingham will allow dental students to train on dental models that ...
New study adds to evidence of relationship between erectile dysfunction and periodontal disease
GUANGZHOU, China: Growing concern over an association between erectile dysfunction and periodontal disease has propelled more research into the subject in ...
Interview: “Prevention is not just for children and young people”
Three years ago, Professor of Cariology and Endodontology Ivo Krejci from the University of Geneva, Switzerland, published an article in which he made the ...
IDS 2019 to focus on long-term outcomes of periodontal therapy
COLOGNE, Germany: The 38th International Dental Show (IDS) will take place from 12 to 16 March 2019 in Cologne. As the top event for the dental industry ...
Periodontal disease may be key initiator of rheumatoid arthritis
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands: In recent years, increasing attention has been given to aspects of oral health in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ...
New classification of periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands: A new global classification system for periodontal health, diseases and conditions, as well as peri-implant diseases and conditions,...
EFP set to celebrate European Gum Health Day 2018
LEIPZIG, Germany: On 12 May, the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) and 29 of its affiliated national societies will participate in European Gum ...
Postmenopausal women with periodontitis more prone to several types of cancer
BUFFALO, N.Y., USA: New study findings indicate that postmenopausal women with a history of periodontal disease are more prone to develop cancer. Examining ...