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This Week In Perio: Exploring the connection between gum disease and eye health Read more at the link below! aop.org.uk/ot/news/2026/0…

This Week In Perio: Transforming care through science, prevention and interprofessional collaboration Read more at the link below! insidedentistry.net/2026/05/transf…

This Week In Perio: Mouth bacteria can reach your liver Read more at the link below! earth.com/video/mouth-ba…

This Week In Perio: Birmingham dentists recommend fluoride treatments after city ends water fluoridation Read more at the link below! wbrc.com/2026/04/17/bir…

This Week In Perio: Losing teeth may lead to weight gain, researchers report Read more at the link below! usnews.com/news/health-ne…

Your April Perio Pulse updates are live! Listen to the Perio Pulse Podcast for a rapid-fire overview or read the Perio Pulse blog at the links below! perio.org/research-scien… members.perio.org/blogs/alba-sah…

This Week In Perio:Wearable oral biosensor detects inflammation in real time Read more at the link below! us.dental-tribune.com/news/wearable-…

This Week In Perio: New light therapy improves gum disease outcomes at home, according to study Read more at the link below! bitemagazine.com.au/new-light-ther…

This Week In Perio: Gum disease bacterium linked to breast cancer growth and spread Read more at the link below! sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/…

See what AAP LEAD Program is about through the eyes of a past participant. This 2-day leadership experience is designed to elevate your skills, expand your network, and empower your future in periodontics. Nominate someone before the March 31 deadline! perio.org/for-members/le…

World Oral Health Day is the perfect opportunity to remind patients that a healthy smile starts with healthy gums. Periodontal care is essential to overall health, and early care makes all the difference. Encourage your community to visit perio.org for more info.

This Week In Perio: Children with poor oral health more often develop cardiovascular disease as adults, new study suggests Read more at the link below! medicalxpress.com/news/2026-03-c…

This Week In Perio: Could Targeting Gum Disease Bacteria Slow Alzheimer’s? Read more at the link below! beingpatient.com/could-targetin…

This Week In Perio: This brain disease may be a risk factor for advancing gum disease Read more at the link below! drbicuspid.com/dental-hygiene…

This Week In Perio: New biosensor offers early warning system for disease Read more at the link below! stories.tamu.edu/news/2026/02/1…

This Week In Perio: ADA updates guidance on appropriate use of dental imaging Read more at the link below! us.dental-tribune.com/news/ada-updat…

This Week In Perio: ADA launches Task Force On Specialty Engagement Read more at the link below! adanews.ada.org/ada-news/2026/….

Health headlines can be confusing. That's why we created In the News on perio.org: a new resource to share clear, evidence-based information to help patients make the best decisions for their oral health. Learn more below! perio.org/for-patients/i…

This Week In Perio: Vicious cycle? How gum disease and rheumatoid arthritis feed off one another Read more at the link below! medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01-q…

This Week In Perio: Target-seeking toothpaste goes after bacteria that cause gum disease Read more at the link below! newatlas.com/medical-tech/t…