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New research explains why gum disease and poor oral hygiene could potentially predict COVID-19 more so than other risk factors. 

New Paper Proposes Link Between COVID-19 Transmission and Poor Oral Hygiene

A new study has identified a potential antibody for a gene that can stimulate tooth growth. 

Scientists Identify an Antibody for Potential Tooth Regrowth

A team of researchers have discovered the reason why teeth may be sensitive to the cold by looking at the molecular and cellular levels. 

Researchers Pinpoint Why Teeth are Sensitive to the Cold

Missing teeth have been a problem throughout human history, but before the invention of the dental implant, the options to replace a tooth were not quite as effective or attractive.

What Materials and Objects Were Used to Replace Missing Teeth Before the Invention of Dental Implants

The new education platform aims to help dental professionals to enhance their periodontal and implant skills while promoting the adoption of dental lasers.

BIOLASE to Launch Waterlase Perio Academy

A slideshow profiling some of the potentially harmful organisms making their home in the human oral cavity.

9 Members of the Oral Microbiome Rogues Gallery

Dr. John Flucke is in private practice in Lee’s Summit, Mo. He also serves as technology editor for Dental Products Report magazine and keeps an active blog filled with thoughts and tidbits on the world of technology at blog.denticle.com.

Soft and hard tissue and patient habits make periodontal disease a multifaceted challenge.


The Changing Facets of Periodontal Treatment

Laura Dorr is the executive editor of DPR's Modern Dental Network.

How diagnostics and preventive measures are fueling periodontal treatment acceptance among patients. 

Periodontal Priorities: The Diagnostics and Treatment Changing Perio Care

Researchers from University of Toronto's Faculty of Dentistry believe they've found the way the body connects its response to gum disease to its response to other systemic inflammatory issues.

New research identifies the mechanism connecting gum disease with systemic health

With research suggesting oral health might be related to the severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) complications, dental professionals might be able to help with prevention and disease management.

Periodontics