This cross-sectional pilot study on obese adolescents was designed to investigate whether periodontal disease in terms of pathological periodontal pockets is associated with raised blood pressure ...

In addition to improved health, those with controlled periodontitis may experience lower medical costs, the authors wrote. "Regular periodontal disease prevention and management under professional ...

indicating the presence of untreated periodontal disease during pregnancy, had significantly higher odds of IUGR compared to women who received no periodontal treatment (adjusted OR 1.5 ...

Using mouthwash is a common part of many people’s daily routine. It’s widely praised for freshening breath, killing bacteria, ...

smoking and diseases like hypertension, recent research by Kenya Medical Research Institute (Kemri) found a link between (periodontal) gum disease in pregnancy and premature births. Dr Linus ...