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… but periodontitis is a potential risk factor both for adverse pregnancy outcomes and for gestational diabetes mellitus. Key points The mouth is one of the main areas involved in the physiological and…

Revisiting the subgingival microbiota: Towards an ecological risk scale for periodontology

… Yet, this approach relies on the measurement of clinical outcomes and risk factors (such as smoking or diabetes) that are beyond the dentist’s control. What if we could diagnose the threat before any damage…

How an AI-based mobile app can tackle low-grade systemic inflammation

… NCDs such as cardiovascular diseases, chronic kidney disease, cancer, and type-2 diabetes mellitus account for more than half of all deaths worldwide, so LGSI is a significant contributor to…

The economic impact of periodontitis in Switzerland: estimating potential healthcare savings

… general health. Periodontitis has been linked to several systemic health conditions, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease, but the economic impact of periodontal disease has not been adequately…

Gums and Tums - what is the connection?

… least 57 systemic NCDs, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), colorectal cancer (CRC), type-2 diabetes (T2D), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), chronic kidney disease (CKD), and atheromatous cardiovascular…

Special Conditions

…Your gums are healthy but you need to take care. People with diabetes and cardiovascular disease need to take special care of their gums because their conditions makes them more likely to suffer from gum disease.

Guide to Gum Health Day, Part 3: Moldova to United Kingdom

… gum disease, the role of dental plaque in gingivitis, and other factors (such as pregnancy hormones, diabetes, smoking, and stress) that can provoke bleeding gums, together with the good news that gum disease…

Despite Covid-19 lockdown, perio societies innovated to spread Gum Health Day 2020 message on bleeding gums

… application and continued to 15 May with other online events that covered gum health in relation to diabetes, smoking, pregnancy, and self-care. All activities were grouped together with the hashtag…

EFP secretary general Nicola West: ‘I am continually looking at ways to raise and improve the profile of the EFP’

… been the projects with EFP partners (Oral Health & Pregnancy, Perio & Caries, Perio & Diabetes, and with Perio & Cardio in the pipeline). What are the benefits to the EFP and to patients,…

Gum Health Day 2019: Norway – website promotion

… a two-stage approach to Gum Health Day 2019. First, it promoted the awareness day at the National Diabetes Forum (April 2-4), during lectures on diabetes and periodontal health. Then it worked with the…