Periodontal therapy

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How one inflammatory disorder exacerbates another

In a new paper in Cell, researchers from the School of Dental Medicine, together with an international team including colleagues at the Technical...

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New periodontitis patient study finds interdental brushes and rubber interdental picks most efficient in reducing both plaque and gingival inflammation

​A newly published study has compared the efficacy of four different oral hygiene devices in reducing plaque and gingival inflammation in...

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What makes the perfect perio team?

Rebecca Silver and Dipali Dalia share their thoughts

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Disarming a blood-clotting protein prevents gum disease in mice

Blocking function of a blood-clotting protein prevented bone loss from periodontal disease in mice, according to research led by scientists at the...

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Gum disease increases risk of other illness such as mental health and heart conditions

A University of Birmingham-led study shows an increased risk of patients developing illnesses including mental ill-health and heart conditions if they...

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Children' inherit' perio problems from parents

A new study suggests dental teams should work with pregnant women in an effort to 'break the cycle' of 'inherited' periodontal disease.

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Go virtual with this month’s BDIA Dental Showcase On Demand

Join us for FREE and CPD hours at this online virtual event for the dental profession

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Mechanism linking gum disease to inflammatory conditions discovered

A team of scientists and clinicians have discovered the mechanism between the association between periodontal disease and other inflammatory...

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Dental hygienists highlight need for dental nurse support

The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) has sent out a letter to colleagues highlighting the importance of dental nursing support...

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Nutrition and oral health

Start the new year with a fresh look at the relationship between nutrition, oral health and dental care.

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New study helps tackle tooth loss and regeneration

New research published in the Journal of Dental Research has shed light on the science behind the formation of the periodontal ligament.

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Dental nurses join groups in care home crisis meeting

Dental nurse representatives joined a BDA roundtable event yesterday (Monday) to discuss the crisis in care home dental care.