Other local risk factors for periodontal disease include pocket depth (when the depth space between the gum and teeth is ...

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Measuring levels of key proteins in patients' saliva may be a relatively easy way for dentists and even patients themselves ...

Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a silent but significant threat to oral and overall health. Britten Periodontics and Implant Dentistry is raising awareness about the importance of ...

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Measuring proteins in patients' saliva could be an easier way for dentists to track the progression of gum disease, according to a new study from Penn Dental Medicine researchers in Philadelphia. Six ...