Celiac.com 03/15/2019 - A number of studies have shown a correlation between dental enamel defects and the presence of celiac disease. The connection opens up a possible avenue for dentists to help diagnose celiac disease by noticing dental symptoms and making a referral for celiac evaluation. Celiac.com has done a few articles on this subject over the years.
Now, periodontal teams looking to remain on the cutting-edge of comprehensive dentistry are taking course-work on the impact of celiac disease on dental health.  
One such team, board-certified periodontists, Drs. Sam Bakuri and Mark J. Weingarden of Pittsburgh, PA, recently completed a course on the impact of celiac disease and dental health with members of their team at Greater Pittsburgh Dental Implants & Periodontics....

Celiac.com 01/27/2020 - Celiac disease is a common autoimmune disease triggered by gluten in wheat, barley and rye in people with a genetic predisposition. We've reported before about the connection between celiac disease and apthous stomatitis (canker sores). The case of celiac patient with severe canker sores who experienced remission and major improvement with etanercept treatment merits attention.
A team of physicians recently reported the case of a celiac patient who suffered from severe aphthous stomatitis (canker sores) that caused difficulty swallowing, chewing and speaking. The problem triggered weight loss, social and psychological problems, and interfered with her ability to do her job.
Worse yet, nothing seemed to work. Various topical and systemic medications ...

Celiac.com 08/04/2022 - We get a lot of questions from celiac community members wondering if certain products are gluten-free. Lately, we've seen a lot of questions about which top brands of home dental products are gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease.
Specifically, what brands of dental whitening products are gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? Here's the rundown.
Not all dental whitening products are usually formulated to be gluten-free. Some are, some are not.  Many brands of dental whitening products don't bother to specifically label their products as gluten-free. Others do. 
It can be tricky to figure out which brands of dental whitening products are gluten-free. For many people, especially those with celiac disease, it's best t...

Celiac.com 12/05/2023 - Tooth enamel, the outer protective layer of teeth, is formed through a complex process known as amelogenesis, which heavily relies on the function of ameloblasts – specialized epithelial cells in the jaw. The intricate interplay of various ameloblast-derived proteins serves as a scaffold for hydroxyapatite crystals, crucial for enamel structure. However, a recent groundbreaking study conducted by an international team of researchers, including those from the Institute of Dentistry at the University of Eastern Finland, has shed light on a previously unidentified type of autoimmune disorder affecting enamel formation.
Autoantibodies and the Breakdown of Central Tolerance
The study reveals a remarkable connection between tooth enamel developmental disorders f...