The Bacteria in Your Mouth Are Showing Up in Heart Plaque and Brain Tissue – Here’s Why That Matters
Oral bacteria in systemic disease is the phenomenon where harmful microbes from the mouth enter the bloodstream and contribute to inflammation in the heart, brain, and other organs. Some studies have detected oral bacteria or bacterial DNA in arterial plaque, blood...
AI Can Now Spot Gum Disease in an X-Ray Better Than the Human Eye: What This Changes for Your Diagnosis
AI-powered gum disease detection is the use of machine-learning algorithms to analyze dental X-rays and identify signs of periodontal disease with measurable precision. Recent clinical data suggests these systems can flag bone loss patterns and early gum disease...
Why 70% of People Over 65 Have Gum Disease and Most Don’t Know It
Gum disease in seniors is a chronic bacterial infection of the tissues supporting your teeth that affects the majority of adults over 65, often without any obvious pain or warning signs. Left unaddressed, it connects to serious systemic conditions including heart...
Stem Cells and 3D-Printed Bone: The Regenerative Implant Advances Arriving in 2026
Regenerative implant technology is a class of bone and tissue restoration methods that use biological materials, including stem cells and bioprinted scaffolds, to rebuild jaw structure before or during dental implant placement. These approaches aim to reduce healing...Think Oral Implants and Periodontics
Dr. Ting and the team at Think Oral Implants and Periodontics serve patients in Paoli, Malvern, Berwyn, Fox Chase, Elkins Park, Jenkins Town and the surrounding Pennsylvania communities with advanced periodontal procedures and dental implant treatments. Dr. Ting can address a variety of periodontal challenges that can negatively impact a patient’s dental health as well as their overall health.