A compound in apple peel has been dubbed an 'alternative to antibiotics' by a study which found it effective against ...

A powder based on morin, a natural compound extracted from plants such as guava leaves, apple and fig peels, certain teas, ...

Morin-based powder, extracted from guava leaves, apple peel, and figs, can be slowly released with the help of polymers and ...

Cemental tear is a rare dental condition where the cementum detaches from tooth roots. Often misdiagnosed, it can lead to ...

Peppermint oil emerges as a potent natural remedy for oral health, backed by both tradition and modern research. Its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties combat harmful bacteria, promote ...

Research has long pointed to a link between poor gum health and a higher risk of cardiovascular disease — and now, a new trial suggests that treating severe gum disease may reduce the narrowing of a ...

New trial results show that intense gum disease treatment reduces how much the carotid artery narrows in otherwise healthy individuals. This suggests oral health should be taken seriously as a ...

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A Cary teenager received a $25,000 scholarship for developing a potentially effective treatment for cardiovascular disease. Jamie Cheng, 16, is one of 21 students nationwide to receive the Davidson ...

Gum disease is a common oral health condition that can affect people of all ages. From the mild inflammation of gingivitis to the more severe periodontitis, gum disease requires timely intervention ...

There’s a tension in modern periodontics that we don’t talk about enough. A clinical paradox. We have our primary enemy in sight: a pathogenic biofilm that destroys the structures holding teeth in ...

SRP is the frontline treatment for periodontitis and involves removing plaque below the gumline. It significantly reduces inflammation, bleeding, and bacterial infection in the gums. Adjunctive ...