Illustration of Tooth and Gums in Presence of Healthy and Unhealthy Bacteria (IMAGE)

NIH/National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

Illustration of Tooth and Gums in Presence of Healthy and Unhealthy Bacteria

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A new study led by NIDCR clinical investigator Dr. Niki Moutsopoulos suggests that periodontal disease is driven by Th17 immune cells, which are triggered by an unhealthy bacterial community.

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National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, NIH

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