The Iowa Dental Board sanctioned a dentist it found repeatedly diagnosed patients with severe periodontal disease when they ...

Oral care is important, but so are the products you use while caring for your mouth. Unfortunately, some products are not as good for your mouth as you might think. Here are several oral products ...

Researchers have found that more than a dozen species of bacteria that causes gum disease can result in a 50% increased ...

In mice, the oral bacteria F. nucleatum can travel to mammary tissue via the bloodstream, where it can damage healthy cells.

When it comes to maintaining your health, you may be overlooking one of the most important parts of your body: your mouth. Gum disease is the most common oral disease, with studies estimating that up ...

During American Heart Month in February, PDS Health(R) , a leading integrated healthcare support organization, raises awareness about why visits to the dentist are an important step in preventing ...

P. gingivalis, a type of bacteria found in the mouth, is linked to autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis ...

Fusobacterium nucleatum (F. nucleatum) is a common type of bacteria that proliferates in periodontal disease. It affects the gums and jawbone, and if untreated results in unstable teeth and tooth loss ...

MINNEAPOLIS --Last week, Minnesota Timberwolves co-owner and former baseball star Alex Rodriguez revealed he has gum disease in order to raise awareness. His story quickly became one of the ...

Although most people don't associate oral disease with serious health problems, increasing evidence shows that oral bacteria play a significant role in systemic diseases like colon cancer and heart ...

(WXYZ) — Retired Yankees player Alex Rodriguez says he was recently diagnosed with gum disease and is emphasizing the importance of getting regular dental checkups ...