DrBicuspid (12/6, Busch) reports a new study suggests that “patients who follow diets rich in plant-based foods but restrict refined grains and added sugars may be less likely to experience periodontitis.” In addition, patients with “poor adherence to the Mediterranean diet or the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet more often had inadequate oral hygiene, like more plaque and higher bleeding on probing compared to those who followed these eating plans closely.” The study was published in Nutrients.