A Toothache That Wasn’t a Toothache or what can i call it?! : When the Mouth Became the First Warning Sign of Prostate Cancer, what ,ore can I say? A few months ago, I published an article here on The Periodontal Professor about the surprising relationship between gum disease and prostate enlargement. It wasn’t simply…

Gum disease impacts are not myths. We can now measure them! We’ve known this for a long while, but we can now tell you with a great deal of accuracy how gum disease impacts your kidney health and blood sugar control. PISA‑RG: Kidney & Glycemic Impact Calculator 🧬 Periodontal‑Mediated Renal and Glycemic Impact Calculator PISA‑RG…

Enter Your Own Values then Hit the “Calculate” Button 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 Periodontal Vascular Burden Calculator (ERS) Dark Endothelial Risk Score (ERS) Calculator incorporating periodontitis burden (PISA) Disclaimer: Informational only; not medical advice. Fields marked with * are required. Age (years) Scoring: age > 50 → 2 pts.

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 now compels a paradigm shift:…

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…