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Taking a Bite Out of Gestational Diabetes 8/19/2008

A team of dental researchers at New York University have uncovered evidence that pregnant women who suffer from periodontal disease are more likely than those with healthy gums to develop gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).
TAGS: WOMEN'S HEALTH | PERIODONTAL DISEASE | GESTATIONAL DIABETES
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Periodontal Changes in Females 9/19/2007

The periodontium, defined as the tissues that surround and support the teeth, includes the gingivae (gums), bone, cementum (root surface), and periodontal ligament (fibers that hold the tooth in the socket).
TAGS: ORAL HEALTH | DENTAL HEALTH | WOMEN'S HEALTH | PERIODONTAL DISEASE | GINGIVITIS

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