In this episode Katrina Sanders goes back, way back, back into time. She goes to ancient Egypt and discusses the discoveries of periodontal disease in mummies. She also relays other correlations like scurvy and type 1 diabetes. Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about “Mummies and Scurvy” Fast Facts: Perio Edition
The Relationship between Vitamin C and Periodontal Disease: A Systematic Review – Science Sunday
Gingival inflammation from lack of vitamin C is well documented from the days of scurvy. Scurvy is a rare condition in developed countris and most dental professionals have not seen it first-hand when treating patients. However, what is seen is periodontal disease and this has led to questions … [Read more...] about The Relationship between Vitamin C and Periodontal Disease: A Systematic Review – Science Sunday
