Richard Kao, DDS, president of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), sat down with DrBicuspid.com at the recent Chicago Dental Society 2019 Midwinter Meeting to talk about the academy's ...
Both are distinct conditions that affect the gums. However, gingivitis can sometimes progress to periodontitis, a serious condition that may require antibiotics or surgery. Both conditions lead to gum ...
A new study has found that postmenopausal women taking estrogen as an osteoporosis treatment had a lower prevalence of severe periodontitis than those not receiving this treatment. Previous research ...