Patients who are at risk for losing teeth to periodontal disease show improved prognosis for keeping their teeth following periodontal surgery.

Study found new adhesive derived from snake venom effective for closing surgical incisions

Researchers found depressed patients have twice the odds of sub-optimal outcomes from periodontal treatment compared to patients without depression.

Periodontal researchers found that photodynamic therapy (PDT) is advantageous for suppressing anaerobic bacteria that lead to periodontal diseases.

Journal of Periodontology supplement results from collaboration between AAP and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.