Periodontitis, also known as gum disease, is a gum infection that can damage the soft tissue and lead to the destruction of the bone that supports the teeth. It is typically caused by an overgrowth of microbes which leads to an immune-inflammatory response. Dental plaque is a common contributing factor to periodontitis. Previous studies have …
Faculty: Ted Rosen, MD Dr. Ted Rosen gave another enlightening lecture illuminating the key findings from the medical literature of 2019. One study he reviewed evaluated aversion caused by skin disease through crowd sourcing. It revealed more men than women were disgusted or disturbed by skin disease. Additionally, non-parents found skin disease more disgusting and …