Periodontics

The pitfalls of compounded pharmaceuticals in dentistry
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Richard Nagelberg warns against using non-U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved compounded minocycline gel for periodontitis treatment, citing safety and informed consent concerns.
August 21, 2025
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Have these chronic diseases? It may mean worse news for gums
By Melissa Busch
Patients with these chronic conditions experienced more than double the risk of severe gum disease, according to a new study.
August 18, 2025
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These factors may affect tooth loss in younger gum disease patients
By Ava Barros
Patients under age 36 with severe gum disease, limited education, and a history of smoking may be at greater risk of tooth loss, reports a study published in the Journal of Periodontology.
August 13, 2025
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Ozonated water may treat pericoronitis
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A recent study published in BMC Oral Health reported that ozonated water may be as effective as saline solution in managing pericoronitis, highlighting it as an alternative treatment.
August 6, 2025
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Gum disease may be an independent risk factor for stroke
By Ava Barros
A study in the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice reveals a tie between periodontal disease and increased stroke risk, but controlling dental biofilm may help.
July 8, 2025
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1st reported case of kidney disease drug causing gum overgrowth
By Melissa Busch
An immunosuppressive drug prescribed for lupus-induced kidney disease caused gingival enlargement in a 27-year-old woman, which is believed to be the first case of its kind.
July 7, 2025
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This patch may be a real blow to tooth loss
By Melissa Busch
A new innovation in the works may help patients with gum disease keep their natural teeth.
June 24, 2025
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Environmental factors that may boost gum disease risk
By Melissa Busch
Exposure to certain heavy metals may be significantly associated with a higher risk of developing periodontal disease, according to a study.
June 11, 2025
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Restoring this vitamin may mitigate periodontal risks
By Ava Barros
A deficiency of this vitamin may increase the risk of periodontal disease by increasing the expression of the enzyme matrix metalloproteinase-9 in gingival crevicular fluid.
June 3, 2025
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Chronic kidney disease may affect oral health
By Ava Barros
Chronic kidney disease may affect oral health, potentially leading to changes that directly increase the risk of developing caries, according to a study recently published in Health Science Reports.
May 27, 2025
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Men, gum disease may be really bad news for sperm
By Melissa Busch
Periodontitis may be significantly associated with poor sperm quality, according to a review.
May 27, 2025
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Is skipping meals the key to healthier gums?
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Intermittent fasting -- an eating pattern cycling between periods of eating and fasting -- may help soothe gum inflammation and improve other health markers even when oral hygiene is subpar.
May 23, 2025
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