International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
22(4), P. 624 - 624
Published: April 16, 2025
Periodontal
disease
is
a
prevalent
chronic
inflammatory
condition
that
impacts
over
billion
people
worldwide,
leading
to
substantial
tooth
loss,
reduced
quality
of
life,
and
heightened
systemic
health
risks.
This
narrative
review
synthesizes
current
evidence
regarding
the
global
burden
periodontal
disease,
its
established
associations
with
conditions
including
cardiovascular
diabetes,
adverse
pregnancy
outcomes,
respiratory
infections,
neurodegenerative
disorders,
significant
socioeconomic
implications.
The
focused
on
following
research
question:
What
how
do
implications
necessitate
integrated
public
strategies?
A
structured
search
PubMed,
Scopus,
WHO
databases
from
2000
2024
was
conducted
identify
relevant
literature
using
key
terms,
“periodontal
disease”,
“global
burden”,
“systemic
inflammation”,
“public
strategies”.
Out
312
initially
identified
articles,
175
satisfied
inclusion
criteria
for
final
synthesis.
findings
underscore
significance
as
modifiable
risk
factor
various
noncommunicable
diseases,
influence
healthcare
disparities
progression,
critical
necessity
strategies
mitigate
consequences.
concludes
coordinated
policy
reform,
system
integration,
enhanced
efforts
are
crucial
mitigating
advancing
equity.
Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(10), P. 4684 - 4693
Published: Aug. 14, 2024
Abstract
Aim
To
assess
the
direct
effect
of
intensive
glycaemic
control
on
periodontal
tissues
in
patients
with
diabetes
mellitus.
Materials
and
Methods
Twenty‐nine
type
2
were
enrolled
hospitalized
to
receive
a
2‐week
regimen.
We
observed
analysed
systemic
oral
disease
indicators
before
after
treatment
clarified
related
inflammation.
Results
A
significant
reduction
parameters,
including
glycated
albumin
levels
inflamed
surface
area
(PISA),
was
treatment.
The
changes
PISA
per
tooth,
indicative
healing,
exhibited
bimodal
distribution;
divided
into
two
groups
this
basis.
Correlations
between
tooth
fasting
plasma
glucose,
acetoacetic
acid,
beta‐hydroxybutyrate
PISA‐improved
group.
Significantly
lower
C‐peptide,
coefficient
variation
R‐R
interval,
ankle‐brachial
pressure
index
non‐improved
Conclusions
Glycaemic
can
effectively
improve
periodontitis
diabetes,
even
absence
specific
treatments.
However,
responsiveness
depends
condition
patient.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Abstract
Background
Vitamin
D
deficiency
is
a
prevalent
public
health
issue,
and
serum
vitamin
concentrations
are
linked
to
the
risk
of
periodontitis.
This
study
aims
investigate
relationship
between
these
two
variables
determine
whether
this
association
influenced
by
various
factors,
particularly
focusing
on
mediating
effect
cardiovascular
(CVH).
Methods
Data
was
extracted
from
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
database
for
years
2009–2014
in
cross-sectional
study.
The
periodontitis
examined
using
univariate
multivariate
logistic
regression
analyses,
as
well
restricted
cubic
spline
models.
Additionally,
subgroup
analyses
splines
were
employed
assess
effects
glucose
tolerance
status,
age,
gender,
smoking
alcohol
consumption
association.
Mediation
analysis
conducted
explore
LE8
scores
serve
mediator
Results
Among
12,714
adults,
4,522
(35.5%)
diagnosed
with
periodontitis,
proportions
Mild,
Moderate,
Severe
Chronic
Periodontitis
being
279
(2.2%),
3,438
(27.0%),
805
(6.3%),
respectively.
After
fully
adjusting
confounding
negative
associations
observed
levels
Quartile
comparisons
indicated
Q2:
0.91
(0.82
~
1.00),
Q3:
0.88
(0.79
0.99),
Q4:
0.89
(0.78
1.01).
In
significantly
associated
across
strata,
including
sex,
status.
Interaction
revealed
that
age
utilizing
Life's
Essential
8
(LE8)
assessed
(CVH),
demonstrating
score
factor
mediated
mediation
8.71%
7.11%,
Conclusion
We
concluded
increased
decreased
demonstrated
critical
highlighted
intricate
interplay
among
D,
providing
insights
into
potential
avenues
intervention
management.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 450 - 450
Published: Jan. 12, 2025
Introduction:
T2DM
mellitus
(T2DM)
is
a
major
global
health
issue
associated
with
significant
morbidity,
mortality,
and
economic
burden.
While
the
role
of
lifestyle
factors
in
glycemic
control
well-established,
influence
oral
behaviors
remains
underexplored.
Objective:
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
interplay
between
habits,
behaviors,
patients
T2DM.
Methodology:
A
cross-sectional
was
conducted
on
132
(66
men
66
women)
at
Pius
Brînzeu
Emergency
Hospital
Timișoara,
Romania.
Data
smoking,
physical
activity,
alcohol
consumption,
tooth
brushing
frequency,
dental
visits
were
collected
using
structured
questionnaires,
assessed
through
HbA1c
measurements.
Statistical
analyses,
including
Pearson
correlations
linear
regression,
performed.
Results:
Among
men,
levels
negatively
exercise
frequency
(ß
=
−0.26,
p
<
0.05)
education
level
(correlation
coefficient
−0.27,
0.05),
positively
0.26,
0.05).
In
combined
analysis,
correlated
both
0.24,
0.01)
consumption
0.22,
Conclusions:
These
findings
underscore
importance
integrating
interventions
into
diabetes
management
optimize
patient
outcomes.
Cureus,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 2, 2025
Introduction
Humankind
is
suffering
from
the
misuse
and
overuse
of
antibiotics,
leading
to
antibiotic
resistance.
At
this
point,
probiotics,
if
found
effective,
can
lead
a
better
future.
Probiotics
are
nothing
but
colony
living-friendly
bacteria.
Lactobacillus
reuteri
essential
for
use
as
probiotic
among
many
healthy
This
study
aims
compare
effectiveness
probiotics
in
periodontal
treatment.
Methods
One
hundred
smokers
diagnosed
with
chronic
generalized
periodontitis
were
randomly
assigned
into
two
groups.
Group
A
received
seven-day
course
amoxicillin
500
mg
three
day
metronidazole
twice
daily,
followed
by
30
days
while
B
placebo
seven
L.
(2×10⁸
CFU
daily).
Periodontal
parameters,
including
plaque
index
(PI),
gingival
(GI),
probing
depth
(PD),
attachment
loss
(AL),
bleeding
on
(BOP),
utilized
asses
at
baseline,
month
one,
one.
Baseline
differences
adjusted
using
estimating
equation
(GEE)
model.
Results
three,
(probiotics)
showed
significantly
lower
PI
(0.52±0.49
vs.
0.88±0.52,
p<0.001)
23%
greater
reduction
PD
(p=0.004)
compared
(antibiotics
+
probiotics).
These
findings
highlight
alone
improving
health
smokers.
Conclusions
Both
groups
equal
health.
Hence,
should
be
preferred
over
antibiotics.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(4), P. 807 - 807
Published: Feb. 10, 2025
Periodontal
disease
is
a
chronic
inflammatory
condition
that
destroys
the
tooth-supporting
structures
due
to
host's
immune
response
microbial
biofilms.
Traditional
periodontal
treatments,
such
as
scaling
and
root
planing,
pharmacological
interventions,
surgical
procedures,
have
significant
limitations,
including
difficulty
accessing
deep
pockets,
biofilm
recolonization,
development
of
antibiotic
resistance.
In
light
these
challenges,
natural
bioactive
compounds
derived
from
plants,
herbs,
other
sources
offer
promising
alternative
their
anti-inflammatory,
antioxidant,
antimicrobial,
tissue-regenerative
properties.
This
review
focuses
on
molecular
mechanisms
through
which
compounds,
curcumin,
resveratrol,
epigallocatechin
gallate
(EGCG),
baicalin,
carvacrol,
berberine,
essential
oils,
Gum
Arabic,
exert
therapeutic
effects
in
disease.
Bioactive
inhibit
critical
pathways
like
NF-κB,
JAK/STAT,
MAPK
while
activating
protective
Nrf2/ARE,
reducing
cytokine
production
oxidative
stress.
They
also
activity
matrix
metalloproteinases
(MMPs),
preventing
tissue
degradation
promoting
healing.
addition,
demonstrated
potential
disrupt
bacterial
biofilms
by
interfering
with
quorum
sensing,
targeting
cell
membranes,
enhancing
efficacy.Bioactive
modulate
system
shifting
balance
pro-inflammatory
anti-inflammatory
responses
efferocytosis,
helps
resolve
inflammation
supports
regeneration.
However,
despite
challenges
related
poor
bioavailability,
stability
oral
cavity,
absence
large-scale
clinical
trials
need
be
addressed.
Future
strategies
should
prioritize
advanced
delivery
systems
nanoparticles
hydrogels
enhance
bioavailability
sustain
release,
alongside
long-term
studies
assess
human
populations.
Furthermore,
combining
traditional
treatments
could
provide
synergistic
benefits
managing
aims
explore
disease,
emphasizing
action
offering
insights
into
integration
conventional
therapies
for
more
comprehensive
approach
health.
Bioengineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12(3), P. 211 - 211
Published: Feb. 20, 2025
Background:
Since
periodontitis
prevalence
has
increased
globally
and
there
is
a
bidirectional
relationship
between
diabetes
mellitus
(DM),
new
methods
of
preventing
screening
involving
DM
biomarkers
could
impact
management.
We
aimed
to
develop
fuzzy
system
estimate
the
risk
in
patients
with
DM.
Methods:
Body
mass
index
(BMI),
glycemia
(G),
total
cholesterol
(C),
triglyceride
(T)
measurements
were
collected
from
87
diagnosed
Oral
examinations
performed,
number
periodontal
pockets
(nrPPs)
was
determined.
A
developed:
BMI
G
as
inputs
resulted
Periodontitis
Risk
1
(PRisk1)
output;
C
T
2
(PRisk2)
output.
From
PRisk1
PRisk2,
cumulative
(PCRisk)
assessed.
Linguistic
terms
linguistic
grades
(very
small,
medium,
big,
very
big)
assigned
numerical
variables
by
using
25
different
membership
functions.
PCRisk
nrPP
values
statistically
processed.
Results:
In
our
developed
system,
BMI,
G,
C,
input
data
estimation.
correlated
nrPP:
when
1.881
units,
unit.
The
logic-based
effectively
estimated
type
patients,
showing
significant
correlation
pockets.
These
findings
highlight
its
potential
for
early
diagnosis
improved
interdisciplinary
care.
Diagnostics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(5), P. 609 - 609
Published: March 3, 2025
Background:
Diabetes
mellitus
(DM)
is
a
major
risk
factor
for
the
development
of
periodontal
disease
and
aggravates
severity
conditions.
Matrix
metalloproteinases
(MMPs)
are
known
to
degrade
ligament
attachment
bone
matrix
proteins.
Increased
expression
CD147
associated
with
increased
synthesis
several
MMPs,
being
modulator
MMP
expression,
including
that
MMP-14.
The
purpose
this
study
was
quantify
compare
expressions
MMP-14
in
gingival
tissues
patients
without
type
2
diabetes
mellitus.
Material
Methods:
In
histological
study,
we
included
33
subjects
disease:
16
DM
(test
group)
17
systemically
healthy
(control
group).
Tissue
fragments
were
processed
using
an
immunohistochemistry
technique
determine
immunoreactivity
(IR)
intensity
CD147.
Results:
group
periodontitis,
56.2%
showed
weak
positive
(+),
while
43.8%
had
intensely
(+++)
Statistically
significant
differences
between
test
control
groups
(p
=
0.004,
p
0.883,
0.002)
found
membranous
IR
moderate
(++)
CD
147,
(+++).
0.001,
0.002,
0.003)
Conclusions:
significantly
higher
147
demonstrates
role
these
biomarkers
pathology
patients.
It
can
be
assumed
could
further
investigated
as
potential
predictive
biomarkers.
medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 11, 2025
Abstract
According
to
an
ADA
report,
approximately
15%
of
the
US
population
requires
dental
care
annually
but
does
not
receive
it.
Access
care,
particularly
for
periodontal
examinations,
is
challenging
many
individuals,
leading
uncontrolled
periodontitis
progression
and
systemic
health
complications.
Periodontitis,
inflammatory
gum
disease,
affects
nearly
half
American
adults
over
30.
Current
diagnostic
approaches
rely
on
exams
radiographs,
requiring
clinical
settings
experienced
providers.
However,
individuals
lack
access
making
it
difficult
obtain
up-to-date
probing
depth,
X-rays
or
CT
scans.
To
address
this
gap,
we
developed
a
machine
learning
(ML)
tool
at-home
preliminary
assessments.
This
would
benefit
unaware
their
undiagnosed
conditions
those
with
limited
empowering
them
prioritize
seek
timely
treatment
within
constraints.
Our
leverages
NHANES
database
train
ML
model
multimodal
features
relevant
that
are
radiographic-independent.
We
labeled
different
severity
based
charting
records
performed
feature
engineering
dataset.
first
baseline
subsequently
trained
additional
classifiers,
conducting
comprehensive
hyperparameter
search
resulted
in
consistent
performance.
The
best-performing
was
evaluated
test
set,
achieving
overall
precision
0.80
AUC
0.81,
demonstrating
robust
classification
performance
without
overfitting.
Feature
importance
analysis
provided
guidance
questionnaire
design
real-world
application
tool.
Additionally,
our
novel
approach
analyzing
misclassified
populations
offered
insights
data
interpretation,
supported
improvement,
revealed
deeper
correlations
between
its
risk
factors.
exemplifies
capacity
leverage
extensive
public
databases
evaluations.
Ultimately,
ML-driven
aims
overcome
existing
barriers
by
providing
users
predictions
personalized
suggestions,
all
easily
accessible
from
smartphones
laptops
at
home.
One
sentence
summary
In
study,
machine-learning
home-based
screening
demonstrated
non-radiographic
data—encompassing
demographic
nutrition
information,
as
well
medical
oral
conditions—possesses
strong
predictive
power
periodontitis,
properly
identify
status
promote
intervention.
Salud Ciencia y Tecnología,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5, P. 1501 - 1501
Published: March 5, 2025
Introduction:
The
role
of
dental
health
in
enhancing
athletic
performance
and
overall
well-being
remains
underexplored,
despite
its
significant
impact
on
systemic
health.This
study
aims
to
examine
how
innovative
care
prosthetics
can
be
integrated
into
sports
physical
education
programs
optimize
promote
lifelong
wellness.Methods:
We
conducted
a
systematic
review
using
PRISMA
methodology
58
articles;
20
peer-reviewed
articles
published
between
2014
2024
were
utilized.
selected
literature
explored
interdisciplinary
approaches
oral
sports,
emphasizing
preventive
care,
injury
management,
interprofessional
collaboration.Results:
Findings
highlight
growing
recognition
the
correlation
outcomes.
Poor
conditions,
such
as
caries
periodontal
disease,
linked
reduced
stamina,
slower
recovery,
heightened
risks.
Innovative
incorporating
regular
check-ups,
customized
mouthguards,
showed
measurable
benefits,
including
65%
improvement
30%
reduction
sports-related
injuries.
Educational
initiatives
enhanced
participants’
knowledge
retention
by
85%
improved
hygiene
practices
70%.
also
looked
at
different
ways
integrate
like
mobile
clinics
partnerships
dentists
coaches.Conclusions:
This
research
underscores
need
for
collaboration
strategies
embed
curricula.
By
fostering
culture
proactive
institutions
enhance
contribute
public
advancements.
Future
should
address
gaps
empirical
evidence
provide
solutions
diverse
populations.
Photobiomodulation Photomedicine and Laser Surgery,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 17, 2025
Objectives:
We
aimed
to
compare
the
effectiveness
of
oxygen-releasing
gel
(Blue®M
[BM])
alone
or
associated
with
photodynamic
therapy
(PDT),
after
scaling
and
root
planing
(SRP),
as
adjuvants
during
treatment
ligature-induced
experimental
periodontitis
(EP).