New research reveals strong links between gum disease and heart problems. Plaque buildup in gums may signal increased ...

A review by the American Heart Association Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Committee strengthens the case that keeping our ...

There is increasing evidence that gum disease is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events, including heart ...

Smaller dogs have an increased incidence of periodontal disease, explains Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC, a veterinary dental specialist.

New research reveals a startling link between poor oral health and increased stroke risk. Gum disease and cavities, often ...

Scientists are uncovering a surprising way to influence bacteria—not by killing them, but by changing how they communicate.

New research suggests gum disease prevention may rely on disrupting bacterial communication instead of killing microbes, ...

Dental floss is one of the major ways you can maintain oral hygiene. It helps prevent gum disease by removing plaque stuck between teeth and also leftovers. As a sticky substance, plaque contains ...

Diabetes significantly impacts oral health, leading to issues like bleeding gums, persistent bad breath, and slow healing.

Scientists have long been stumped by the neurodegenerative condition, Alzheimer's disease, and have been working to ...

Scientists are discovering that the oral microbiome—home to hundreds of species of bacteria and fungi—may help predict ...