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Below is the case of a patient who came to the university clinic at the Universidade de Santiago de Compostela (USC) with advanced periodontal disease and with
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Association between Periodontal Disease and Ischemic Heart Disease
In recent years, numerous observational and interventional studies have focused on the possible association between periodontal disease and cardiovascular diseases.
During the chronic inflammatory process of periodontitis,
Scientific Research Day: Celebrating the commitment to science
The knowledge gained through scientific research is proof of the commitment professionals have to the continuous search for solutions to health problems.
In the field of Oral
Preventing oral biofilm-induced periodontal disease
There is no reason for healthy gums to be inflamed or bleed. When the bacterial balance in the oral cavity is altered, disease may occur due to
World Cancer Day
Every year on 4 February, since 2000, people around the world have commemorated World Cancer Day to raise awareness about this disease and move forward in preventing
Clinical case: Treating a patient with peri-implantitis
Presenting a clinical case on treating a patient with peri-implantitis, carried out by Drs. Estefanía Laguna, Eduardo Montero and David Herrera of the Universidad Complutense de Madrid’s
Periodontal Disease and its Association with a Greater Risk for Preterm Births and Low Birth Weight Infants in Spain
Preterm births and low birth weight are two problems that have worsened in recent years, despite the fact that prenatal control is ever improving. This can be
The importance of medically compromised periodontitis patients
Many periodontitis patients, seeking dental care, also have other diseases that may affect the course of their oral disease and the treatment that they receive. Therefore, proper
Periodontitis is “officially” ranked as a cardiovascular risk factor
Periodontitis acquired its “official” standing as a cardiovascular risk factor in 2012 thanks to the European Heart Journal and its guidelines promoted by the European Society of
Association between periodontal disease and systemic diseases
Periodontal disease is highly prevalent and consists of a series of disease stages of infectious/inflammatory aetiology, with numbers of up to 85% for gingivitis and 35% for