ATLANTA - As a dentist, Dr. Hannah Alexander sees a lot of gum disease, or periodontal disease. It is an infection in the gum tissue that holds our teeth in place. "So, a patient that has periodontal ...

A study out of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has unveiled new insights into the inflammatory processes ...

For decades, many adults likely passed their twice-yearly dental exams and teeth cleanings like the stars in an old Crest ...

A recent study conducted by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has revealed important new information about periodontitis, a common gum disease that causes inflammation and bone loss ...

Living in zero gravity can lead to periodontitis, a common and serious condition where the gums become inflamed and the bone that supports teeth starts to break down, eventually leading to tooth loss, ...

Our bones support more than just a few essential functions in the body. Not only do they provide a robust framework to hold our body upright (an incredible feat in itself!), they coordinate with our ...

Micro-CT analysis and 3D reconstructions of the left maxillary bone with ligature-induced periodontitis between the first and second molars in ground control and hindlimb unloaded (HLU) ...