Gum Disease and Other Diseases

Several studies have shown a link between periodontal disease and other systemic diseases. While a causal relationship has not been conclusively established, research suggest that periodontal disease may contribute to the progression of other diseases. Diabetes People with diabetes are more likely to have periodontal disease than people without diabetes, probably because people with diabetes […]

New Study Confirms Association Between Depressed Mood and Chronic Periodontitis in Older Adults

A new study conducted in Seoul has been published to the American Academy of Periodontology’s academic journal: Journal of Periodontology CHICAGO – June 26, 2023 – Previous periodontal research has repeatedly connected periodontitis to other health risks. Recently, new research by Dr. Yu-Rin Kim, Dr. Minkook Son, and Dr. Seoul-Nee Ham published in the American Academy […]