http://www.perio.org/consumer/ftm.html?rss The American Academy of Periodontology provides information about periodontal (gum) disease, periodontists, dental care, and accumulating research demonstrating the links between oral health and overall systemic health. en-us http://www.perio.org/consumer/am08.htm?rss The 94th Annual Meeting September 6-9 will include continuing education courses in seven distinct program tracks, clinical practice enhancement showcases, periodontal innovation presentations and four general sessions covering topics such as implants, biofilms and risk assessment in treatment planning. (American Academy of Periodontology press release) http://www.perio.org/consumer/smile-effect.htm?rss Researchers found evidence that periodontal, or gum, disease may negatively affect smiling patterns and deter someone from displaying positive emotions through a smile. (American Academy of Periodontology press release) http://www.perio.org/consumer/risk-assessment-statement.htm?rss The statement is intended to encourage dental professionals to use risk assessment as a key component of all comprehensive dental and periodontal evaluations. (American Academy of Periodontology press release) http://www.perio.org/consumer/dairy-products.htm?rss A recent study showed that those who regularly consumed dairy products such as milk, cheese and yogurt had a lower instance of gum disease. (American Academy of Periodontology press release) http://www.perio.org/consumer/healthy-heart.htm?rss Research reported in the Journal of Periodontology found that individuals with periodontal disease whose biomarkers showed increased bacterial exposure were more likely to develop coronary heart disease. (American Academy of Periodontology press release) http://www.perio.org/consumer/healthcare-costs.htm?rss A new study found that cumulative health care costs were 21% higher for patients with severe periodontal disease than for those with no periodontal disease. (American Academy of Periodontology press release) http://www.perio.org/consumer/prematurity-studies.htm?rss Two new studies in the Journal of Periodontology emphasize the importance of expectant mothers taking extra care of their oral health. (American Academy of Periodontology press release) http://www.perio.org/consumer/venom-adhesive.htm?rss A study found that a new adhesive made from an enzyme in snake venom was more effective for closing surgical incisions than traditional sutures. (American Academy of Periodontology press release)