LANAP in the NEWS

Aug 2, 2010

LANAP is an FDA cleared laser procedure that reverses gum disease.

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Dentist Hygienist Tools

This gum health intervention may cut the risk of stroke

April 28, 2026

Genetic Engineering Gene Editing

This may be a game changer for aggressive gum disease

March 17, 2026

OsteoGen Bioactive Bone Graft

OsteoGen Bioactive Bone Graft

April 1, 2026

Dental Patient Periodontal Exam

Nutritional supplements may positively affect periodontal therapy

March 5, 2026

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

Dentist Hygienist Tools

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

Genetic Engineering Gene Editing

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

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

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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

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