Author's note: The following is an interview with Marvelyn Navarro, RDH, a registered dental hygienist who has more than 15 years of clinical and administrative experience in dentistry. Her passions ...

Gum disease — medically known as periodontitis — affects 47.2% of adults over age 30 in the U.S. About 8.5% of them may have severe periodontitis. Gum disease is a severe infection or inflammation of ...

Tokyo, Japan – Your teeth are like tiny time capsules—they have the potential to provide a wealth of information to scientists centuries in the future. For example, if you allow your plaque to harden ...

Periodontal diseases comprise a wide range of inflammatory conditions that affect the supporting structures of the teeth (the gingiva, bone and periodontal ligament), which could lead to tooth loss ...

Gum disease is a common issue for many adults, possibly causing red or bleeding gums. Treatment may involve cleaning bacteria from under the gums and maintaining good dental hygiene at home.

Lindsay Modglin is a nurse and professional writer who regularly writes about complex medical topics, as well as travel and the great outdoors. She holds a professional certificate in scientific ...

A deep learning algorithm successfully detects periodontal disease from 2D bitewing radiographs, according to research presented at EuroPerio10, the world's leading congress in periodontology and ...