Introduction: Moving Beyond Anatomical Myopia Chronic low-grade inflammation is that almost unnoticeable level of inflammation yet with dire consequences. For decades, periodontal disease has been framed as a localized oral condition—confined to the gingiva, the periodontal ligament, and the alveolar bone. This anatomical framing, while convenient, has proven increasingly inadequate. A growing body of evidence…

Critical Disclosure: Gum Disease Prostate Enlargement forms the crux of our discussion. Please note that I am a periodontist, a Professor of Periodontal Medicine, not a urologist. This article explains the scientific link between oral and systemic inflammation for educational purposes. It is NOT medical advice. I do not and cannot prescribe prostate medications. Any…

“Critical Disclosure: Gum disease and vertigo don’t look like dental terms. Yes, I am a periodontist, a Professor of Periodontal Medicine, not an ophthalmologist. This article explains the scientific link between oral and systemic inflammation for educational purposes. It is NOT medical advice. I do not and cannot prescribe eye medications. Any discussion of medication…

“Critical Disclosure: The oral-pancreas axis is an interesting exploration in inflammation. Note that I am a periodontist, a Professor of Periodontal Medicine, not a gastroenterologist. This article explains the scientific link between oral and systemic inflammation for educational purposes. It is NOT medical advice.I do not and cannot prescribe pancreas/diabetes medications. Any discussion of medication…

Critical Disclosure: Gum disease-gallbladder inflammation is one of the weirdest postulations of so it seems. Let’s delve in but first, I am a periodontist, a Professor of Periodontal Medicine, not a specialist on gallbladder health. This article explains the scientific link between oral and systemic inflammation for educational purposes. It is NOT medical advice. I…

Critical Disclosure: Gum disease and digestion brings the inflammatory crossfire between the gums and your digestion to the fore. First, I am a periodontist, a Professor of Periodontal Medicine, not a specialist on food allergies. This article explains the scientific link between oral and systemic inflammation for educational purposes. It is NOT medical advice. I…

Critical Disclosure: I am a periodontist to awaken you to the phenomenon of hair loss and gum inflammation. I am Professor of Periodontal Medicine, not a dermatologist. This article explains the scientific link between oral and systemic inflammation for educational purposes. It is NOT medical advice. I do not routinely prescribe medications to tackle hair…

Critical Disclosure: Can gingivitis cause tinnitus? We will examine this interesting question, but first, note that I am a periodontist, a Professor of Periodontal Medicine, not an ENT specialist. This article explains the scientific link between oral and systemic inflammation for educational purposes. It is NOT medical advice. I do not and cannot prescribe medications…

Critical Disclosure: The gum disease-endometriosis link looks abstract, but let’s try to demystify it. I am a periodontist, a Professor of Periodontal Medicine, not an Obgyn. This article explains the scientific link between oral and systemic inflammation for educational purposes. It is NOT medical advice. I do not and cannot prescribe medications Obgyn. matters. Any…

Critical Disclosure: Gum disease and cholesterol are interesting topics anytime but this article is not a medical advice. It simply explains the scientific link between oral and systemic inflammation for educational purposes. It is NOT medical advice. Any discussion of medication is for informational context only. All treatment decisions must be made with your doctor.…