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UofL School of Dentistry director: Healthy gums support strong teeth

May 22, 2018

Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the gum tissue and bone supporting the teeth, according to the American Academy of Periodontology. If left untreated, it can lead to tooth loss.

UofL pediatricians: Tick-borne diseases exist but are rare in Kentucky

May 17, 2018

Kentucky parents concerned about tick-borne diseases can relax a bit, say pediatricians with the University of Louisville Department of Pediatrics.