Gum disease affects nearly half of U.S. adults is preventable. Discover expert tips from a U of U Health periodontist to keep ...

A healthy periodontium supports healthy teeth and mouth bones. However, more than 1 billion adults worldwide have periodontal disease, indicating that improving periodontal health is an urgent, unmet ...

Periodontal disease is a common and growing issue. About 40% of adults ages 30 and over have some form of it. That number increases dramatically for people over age 65, and it can lead to tooth loss.

Recent studies reveal a connection between gum disease and an increased risk of blood clots, highlighting the potential life-saving benefits of oral health management for those at risk of thrombosis.

Periodontal disease may be a comorbidity in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) heart attacks, according to a large U.S. study published on May 8 in the Journal of the ...

Could taking statins benefit your mouth in addition to your arteries? A new study conducted in cell cultures showed that cholesterol-lowering drugs help to dampen the inflammation associated with ...

A comprehensive analysis of global periodontal disease trends spanning three decades reveals that older adults, particularly elderly men, face an escalating oral health challenge that could worsen ...

SAN ANTONIO – For about 20 years, the Ricardo Salinas Pediatric Dental Clinic on the West Side has been providing low cost care and targeting dental disease in Hispanic children. “It’s a haven for our ...