Scientists from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) and the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine have identified cells as therapeutic targets in the treatment of periodontitis. T helper 17…

Steven Offenbacher, DDS, PhD, MMSc, W.R. Kenan Distinguished Professor and former chair of the Department of Periodontology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) School of Dentistry, passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 9,…

The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP)  has released a comprehensive update to the classification of periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions. The complete suite of review papers and consensus reports from a joint…

Alexandria, VA, USA - At the 47th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental Research (AADR), held in conjunction with the 42nd Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association for Dental Research (CADR), Abby Siefker, The Ohio State…

More than 100 periodontal thought leaders convene to establish up-to-date diagnosis guidelines  CHICAGO – November 16, 2017 – In conjunction with the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP), the American Academy of Periodontology…