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Dental Patient Periodontal Exam

Nutritional supplements may positively affect periodontal therapy

March 5, 2026

Gum Inflammation My Ocean Studio

Doing this may affect gum disease treatment outcomes

February 17, 2026

Compounding Pharmacist Nadia

Compounded dental drugs: Where convenience meets consequence

February 10, 2026

Gum Inflammation My Ocean Studio

The risks of compounded minocycline gels in periodontal treatments

February 6, 2026

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

Gum Inflammation My Ocean Studio

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

Compounding Pharmacist Nadia

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

Gum Inflammation My Ocean Studio

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

Dentist Tooth Mobility Test Svitlana

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

Black Man Digitalskillet1

Pregnancy and periodontal health: Evidence-based care for better outcomes

By Sue Scherer, MEd, RDH

About 3 in 4 pregnant women develop gingivitis, highlighting the need for proper oral hygiene and professional care, writes Sue Scherer, RDH.

December 15, 2025

Pregnant Woman Dental Exam Andrey Popov

Oral inflammation may point to greater risk of cognitive decline

Oral inflammation may be linked to a higher risk of cognitive decline, with chronic inflammation acting as a potential shared pathway for the condition.

November 19, 2025

Woman Dementia Alzheimer

Gum disease may be linked to migraines

Patients with periodontitis may have an 80% greater risk of experiencing migraines than those with healthy gums.

November 5, 2025

Woman Migraine Pattarisara

Patients may be depressed, but it may be great for their gums

By Melissa Busch

Taking antidepressants may reduce the risk of developing gum disease, especially the most severe forms of gum inflammation.

November 5, 2025

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