Browsing: Periodontal

For too long, “a little bleeding” has been minimized or accepted as normal—but Dr. Mia Geisinger makes it clear: bleeding is a sign of inflammation, and inflammation matters. With dozens of systemic illnesses linked to or exacerbated by periodontal inflammation, dental professionals have a critical opportunity to help patients understand that periodontal health is not…

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA—According to a statement released by the University of the Witwatersrand, gum disease and its possible effects on facial structure may have contributed to the evolution of modern humans. A team of researchers including Ugo Ripamonti of the University of the Witwatersrand, Laura Roden of Coventry University, and Jakobus Hoffman of the South…