A topical gel that blocks the receptor for a metabolic byproduct called succinate treats gum disease by suppressing inflammation and changing the makeup of bacteria in the mouth, according to a new ...

Scientists have developed a gel that can block the receptor for a molecule called succinate, which is a normal byproduct of metabolism. By blocking its receptor, the gel can lower inflammation levels ...

"This type of black and white data almost never happens," said Alpdogan Kantarci, DDS, PhD, a senior scientist at ADA Forsyth who led the study. "The results were so clear. With FP 100, we can ...

SAN DIEGO -- Treating gum infections with an antibiotic decreases two markers of inflammation throughout the body, further supporting the connection between oral health and general health, researchers ...

Treating gum infections with an antibiotic decreases two markers of inflammation throughout the body, further supporting the connection between oral health and general health, researchers from the ...

In the wise words of comedian Sarah Silverman, “Death creeps in through the gums.” While it may not be quite that clear-cut, the complications of periodontal disease—better known as gum disease—are ...

Gum disease is a very common condition, and it's usually caused by bacteria. Although orally-administered antibiotics are typically used to treat severe cases, a new treatment could be much more ...

It started with mice molars and a hunch. The New York University College of Dentistry team that won 2023’s STAT Madness competition developed a gel that could eventually replace painful cleanings for ...