Gingivitis is a widespread form of gum disease. Conventional wisdom dictates that gingivitis can evolve into periodontitis--a severe infection that damages gum tissue and can eventually erode jaw bone that supports the teeth. But new research indicates that periodontitis is more than just advanced gingivitis, and perhaps the conditions aren't as closely [...]
Dental implants are the most functional, durable, and natural-looking treatment for missing teeth. As more patients learn their benefits and choose them over other options such as dentures or dental bridges, some have questioned whether all dentists, or only those who specialise in dental implants, should be allowed to conduct implant procedures. [...]
Braces and other dental appliances designed to straighten teeth have long met with resistance from the people who could most benefit from their use: teens and children who otherwise have a fully developed dental structure and their permanent teeth. The tide may have turned, however, according to a recent study from the [...]
The findings of a recent study with an Australian connection further strengthen the link between obesity and periodontitis, the severe form of gum infections broadly known as gum disease or periodontal disease. A New Look at Obesity and Gum Disease Prior research associated being overweight with an increased risk for periodontitis, but [...]
A major national study that aims to generate a clear picture of Australian adults’ oral health begins later this year, and researchers hope it will draw attention to the importance of dental care for oral health and overall well-being. The National Study of Adult Oral Health will be conducted by the Australian Research Centre for [...]
