Researchers at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine will study a rare form of periodontitis that affects African-American children. A $3.2 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant will be ...

Plaque index values indicated significantly better oral hygiene in the control group compared with the T2DM group. According to the BOP index, the T2DM group demonstrated significantly more bleeding ...

Periodontitis, or gum disease, is a common infection that damages the soft tissue and bone supporting the teeth. Without treatment, the alveolar bone around the teeth will gradually erode.

The extent, severity, and progression rate of periodontitis may not significantly affect implant treatment, according to research recently published in the Journal of Stomatology, Oral and ...

Periodontitis, also known as pyorrhea or periodontal gingivitis, is an infection that causes inflammation of the periodontium. Periodontium refers to the specialized tissues that surround and support ...

It’s normal for your mouth to contain bacteria. However, when the bacteria build up, gum disease can develop. Gum disease is caused by a buildup of plaque, a sticky film of bacteria that coats the ...