With periodontal disease affecting more than four in ten American adults and growing evidence connecting oral bacteria to conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and pregnancy ...

Over the past 14 months, DDMA has collaborated with Smile Generation ® to offer, for limited time, chairside, saliva-based assessments at no additional out-of-pocket cost to DDMA members at ...

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Nearly half of all adults have some form of gum disease—and it is not just affecting your teeth. Daniel Thunell, DMD, board-certified periodontist at University of Utah Health, explains the research ...

Dr. Gustavo Avila-Ortiz, a distinguished figure in periodontics, has an extensive educational and professional background. He obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and completed a PhD training ...

Dental plaque is a complex microbial biofilm, not just food debris. The shift from oral health to disease is caused by changes in the balance of plaque’s microbial community, not just the presence of ...