EFP and EAPD issue consensus on periodontal care for children and adolescents
New consensus on pediatric periodontal diagnosis and management from EFP-EAPD, published April 2026.
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Dentistry has lost its purpose, says Slow Dentistry founder
Philosophical challenge from a respected clinician on whether dentistry has lost sight of its core purpose and patient-centered foundation.
Smile Partners USA adds Illinois dental practice to network
DSO adds Illinois practice to network reaching 124 offices. Monitor for operational or strategic implications in your region.
Air polishing with warm water improves patient comfort and engagement
Patient experience with heated air polishing shows retention and engagement gains worth evaluating for your practice.
Swedish snus clearly linked to gum recession, study finds
Gum recession from snus is established; white snus effects remain unstudied. Counsel patients accordingly.
Perio Master Clinic 2026 draws 800 from 56 countries to Baku
Conference report on recent periodontal education event with practical clinical focus for practising dentists.
Weekly flossing linked to lower stroke and AFib risk in 25-year study
Study gives dental professionals a concrete, evidence-based case for advising patients to floss weekly as a stroke prevention measure.
AMY1 Gene Copy Number Linked to Starch-Driven Cavity Risk
Patients with high AMY1 copy numbers may need specific advice about brushing after starchy meals, not only sugary ones.
Trained Innate Immunity Worsens Bone Loss in Periodontitis Models
Patients with prior infections may have a primed innate immune system that accelerates alveolar bone loss in periodontitis.
Titanium particles found around all dental implants in Gothenburg study
Study finds titanium particles present at all implants examined, including healthy ones, with 14 genes potentially affected: relevant context for implant placement counselling.
Dental floss used to deliver flu vaccine via gingival sulcus in mice
The gingival sulcus is now a candidate vaccine delivery route: dentists may be asked about this technique by patients following media coverage.
Mediterranean diet linked to lower gum inflammation in UK study
Study of 200 patients links Mediterranean diet to lower IL-6 and CRP levels, relevant when planning periodontitis treatment.
Morin-based powder shows antimicrobial activity against periodontal bacteria
Early-stage research on a polymer-encapsulated morin powder as an adjunct to nonsurgical periodontal treatment, positioned as an alternative to antibiotics.
Cavities Plus Gum Disease Linked to 86% Higher Stroke Risk
Study data linking periodontal disease and caries to an 86% stroke risk increase strengthens the case for systemic risk counselling in dental practice.
Gum Disease Linked to Greater White Matter Brain Damage in Study of 1,143 Adults
New evidence that periodontal disease is independently associated with white matter brain damage strengthens the case for systemic oral health counselling.
Garlic mouthwash matches chlorhexidine in antimicrobial effect, review finds
Only five clinical studies met inclusion criteria, so evidence remains limited before recommending garlic mouthwash as a chlorhexidine substitute.
Disrupting bacterial signals shifts dental plaque toward healthier microbiome
Early evidence that enzyme-based disruption of quorum sensing can shift subgingival plaque composition away from periodontal pathogens.
Low Lycopene Intake Linked to Higher Severe Periodontitis Risk in Older Adults
Cross-sectional data linking lycopene deficiency to severe periodontitis in older adults, with notable racial and sex differences in risk patterns.
Gum disease bacterium Fusobacterium nucleatum linked to breast cancer growth
Study provides a biological mechanism connecting periodontal pathogens to breast cancer, relevant when counselling high-risk patients on systemic effects of gum disease.