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• n  a disease that attacks the gum and bone and around the teeth

• In fact, smokers who puff away on a pack a day are six times more likely than nonsmokers to develop periodontitis, or advanced gun disease.

• periodontal disease

News & Articles

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• This Week in PLOS
  Individuals with chronic periodontitis tend to have distinct microbial communities in deep pockets around their teeth compared to those at healthier sites closer to the surface, according to a PLOS One study by Virginia Commonwealth University researchers.
  June 10, 2013 - GenomeWeb News
• Study Published in Journal of Dental Research Demonstrates Value of Genetics in Preventing Periodontal Disease
  WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Interleukin Genetics, Inc. (OTCQB: ILIU) today announced the online publication of the research study “Patient Stratification for Preventive Dental Care” in Journal of Dental Research. The study provides new insights into the prevention of periodontitis (gum disease) and the opportunity for significant advancement in the delivery of personalized, preventive ...
  June 10, 2013 - Business Wire