Dentist study links between oral health and disease

Learning more about how our bodies fight periodontal disease could lead to new treatments for lupus, coronary artery disease and related conditions, say two University of Louisville researchers studying the issue. Dentist

Michael Martin, assistant professor at UofL’s School of Dentistry, has identified a naturally occurring protein, GSK3, that appears to control inflammation. He is exploring whether the protein could be used to control inflammation that occurs with periodontal disease, which causes bleeding and receding gums, loosened teeth and underlying bone loss.

A better understanding of the protein’s role in controlling inflammation could lead to treatments for inflammatory diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.[tags] dentist, dental study, San Diego dentist[/tags]  Tijuana Mexico dentists