Oral Health Day: Metabolism and Oral Health

How does oral health affect metabolism, and how does metabolism affect our mouths? This interaction is currently being researched at the Medical University of Graz by Stefanie Peikert and her team. Specifically, the focus is on periodontitis, a chronic inflammation of the periodontium. For example, they are investigating how certain medications, such as GLP-1 receptor agonists—which are used to control blood sugar levels—affect inflammatory processes in the mouth, and what impact diet has on dental health.

In the video, Stefanie Peikert and her team provide an insight into their research.