Vitamin D status may be critical for postperiodontal surgery healing, according to a new study in the Journal of Dental Research (May 9, 2011). The study authors from the University of Michigan School ...

Laser periodontal therapy is an effective alternative to scalpel/suture surgery for treating gum disease, according to a new study in the International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry.

Periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory disease of the gums, affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide and is ...

Laser therapy reduces bleeding and post-operative pain compared to osseous surgery by cauterizing nerve endings and blood vessels. The procedure targets diseased tissue specifically, leaving healthy ...

Periodontal disease may be a risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AF), according to data from a small Japanese study. Among patients with AF undergoing left atrial appendage (LAA) excision surgery, ...

Renton dental practice highlights growing demand for comfortable care, preventive services, and advanced periodontal ...

Sarasota Periodontal Associates has been a trusted leader in periodontics and implant surgery since 1967, serving patients across Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch and Venice. As board-certified periodontists, ...

Practice introduces gum grafting, bone grafting, and periodontal surgery amid growing focus on long-term oral health ...