periodontal disease
Americannoun
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The researchers also emphasize the broader issue of racial and sex differences in periodontal disease, noting that non-Hispanic Black adults and men experience higher rates of severe disease.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 10, 2026
Work we have done with our collaborators has shown that treating plaque samples from periodontal disease patients with 6.5 mmol of nitrate increased healthy bacteria levels and reduced acidity.
From Salon ● Jan. 30, 2024
A phase 1 trial of a lipoxin-based mouthwash published last year indicated the drug was safe in people with periodontal disease and also showed some hints of efficacy.
From Science Magazine ● May 4, 2022
He was a co-inventor of the Sonicare toothbrush, which was was born out of his own struggles in the 1980s with periodontal disease.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 7, 2022
Her lost teeth, the officials said, were simply the result of periodontal disease.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 9, 2022
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