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• Maternal antibodies act as lifelong architects of oral immunity to prevent adult gum disease

  Published: May 2, 2026

  Section: Health

  A breakthrough study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has revealed that maternal antibodies provide more than temporary protection, actively programming a child's immune sys...

• Nigerian Dental Therapists Demand Withdrawal of Executive Bill Warning of Dangerous Professional Regression

  Published: Apr 9, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The Nigerian Dental Therapists’ Association (NDTA) has called for the immediate retraction of HB 2706, an executive bill aimed at amending the Dental Therapists Registration Board...

• University of Cincinnati Research Identifies Bi-Directional "Crosstalk" Between Chronic Kidney Disease and Oral Health, Spurring Global Policy Push

  Published: Apr 1, 2026

  Section: Science & Tech

  A comprehensive analysis of over 150 studies led by University of Cincinnati (UC) researchers has confirmed a dangerous link between periodontal disease and chronic kidney disease...

• Penn Dental Medicine Researchers Prove Tissue Stiffness Regulates Gum Inflammation, Proposing Injectable Fillers To Treat Periodontitis

  Published: Mar 31, 2026

  Section: Research

  Using a "tunable" hydrogel system to mimic human gingiva, scientists at the University of Pennsylvania have discovered that the physical softening of gum tissue during infection cr...

• University of Gothenburg Review Confirms Snus Causes Receding Gums While Tooth Decay Links Remain Inconclusive

  Published: Mar 24, 2026

  Section: Health

  A systematic review of 26 European studies has identified a definitive link between Swedish snus and localized gum damage, specifically bone resorption and receding tissue. Researc...

• High Deductibles and Annual Caps Leave 77% of Insured U.S. Adults Vulnerable to Massive Out-of-Pocket Dental Bills

  Published: Mar 23, 2026

  Section: Health

  Despite the majority of Americans possessing dental insurance, a 2023 KFF survey reveals that one in four insured adults still cites cost as a primary barrier to care. Standard "10...

• Study links chronic gum disease to systemic bone loss through disruption of gut microbial metabolism

  Published: Mar 4, 2026

  Section: Research

  Researchers have identified a biological pathway connecting periodontitis to osteoporosis, revealing that oral bacteria alter gut microbes and suppress protective metabolites. The...

• University of Copenhagen study links childhood tooth cavities and gum disease to increased risk of cardiovascular disease in adulthood

  Published: Mar 2, 2026

  Section: Medical News

  Research involving over 568,000 individuals suggests that children with poor oral health face a significantly higher risk of heart attack and stroke as adults. The study found that...