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Hyaluronic acid may benefit patients with gum disease

September 4, 2025

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Gum disease may be linked to prostate changes like cancer

August 29, 2025

Thyroid hormone levels may predict gum disease

August 25, 2025

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The pitfalls of compounded pharmaceuticals in dentistry

August 21, 2025

Hyaluronic acid may benefit patients with gum disease

A recent review in Periodontology 2000 suggests that hyaluronic acid -- an ingredient in skincare products -- may aid gum healing and regeneration, enhancing outcomes when paired with nonsurgical or surgical periodontal treatments.

September 4, 2025

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Gum disease may be linked to prostate changes like cancer

Research recently published in The Prostate suggests men with gum disease may have an increased risk of developing prostate conditions, including enlarged prostate, prostate cancer, and chronic prostatitis.

August 29, 2025

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Thyroid hormone levels may predict gum disease

Thyroid hormone levels may be a helpful biomarker for assessing one’s risk of gum disease, which could enable early treatment and tailored care, according to a study published in the International Dental Journal.

August 25, 2025

The pitfalls of compounded pharmaceuticals in dentistry

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

These factors may affect tooth loss in younger gum disease patients

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

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

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

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

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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