Periodontics

3 things every practice should be doing with AAP staging and grading

By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH

Staging tells you how bad it is. Grading tells you where it's going, and most practices skip that step. Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, explains how to fix that.

June 25, 2026

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This gum health intervention may cut the risk of stroke

New evidence links gum care and routine dental habits to a reduced risk of ischemic stroke.

April 28, 2026

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This may be a game changer for aggressive gum disease

New research suggests genetically modifying a bacterium linked to gum disease may limit tissue damage.

March 17, 2026

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Another way gum disease germs may ravage the body

Gum disease bacteria may be doing damage far beyond the mouth, and the effects could be serious for millions of women.

March 12, 2026

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Nutritional supplements may positively affect periodontal therapy

Using certain nutritional supplements, paired with scaling and root planing, may benefit patients with periodontitis.

March 5, 2026

Dental Patient Periodontal Exam

Doing this may affect gum disease treatment outcomes

By Melissa Busch

The secret to faster gum healing may be this one simple strategic intervention.

February 17, 2026

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Compounded dental drugs: Where convenience meets consequence

By Dr. Richard Nagelberg

Look past cost and convenience when considering compounded alternatives to U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved dental therapies.

February 10, 2026

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The risks of compounded minocycline gels in periodontal treatments

Using compounded minocycline gels in periodontal therapy is growing. Dentists should think twice before switching from FDA-approved treatments, says Dr. Tim Donley.

February 6, 2026

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Gum disease germ may be linked to breast cancer

Scientists report that a gum disease-linked bacterium may be found in breast cancer tissue and spread through the mammary ducts or blood, speeding the growth of tumors.

February 3, 2026

Loose teeth? This therapy may help

Among teeth with mild baseline mobility, 71.2% became clinically stable, while 86.3% of teeth with moderate mobility improved to a lower mobility class.

January 28, 2026

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Preventing gum disease by disrupting germ 'chatter'

Oral bacteria communicate, and researchers are disrupting how they “talk” to prevent gum disease.

January 2, 2026

This antioxidant drops the risk of gum disease

Eating lycopene, a dietary antioxidant, may be associated with a lower risk of severe gum disease, and the benefit was notable among older Black adults.

December 27, 2025

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