Gum disease is one of the most common diseases globally, but with a vaccine on the horizon, this figure is likely to be slashed. A CSL vaccine - a world first - has been in development for the past ten years and has just enetered trials. An antibiotic gel to treat those with existing infection is being developed alongside the vaccine.
Professor Eric Reynolds, head of the University of Melbourne's dental school, said being able to prevent the disease will be a huge step forward for oral health. "Periodontitis is a serious disease and dentists face a major challenge in treating it, because most people will not know they have the disease until it's too late and the infection has progressed to advanced stages."
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