LONDON, England: Periodontal treatment is known to trigger a short-term systemic inflammatory response, and the systemic effects of this have prompted interest in strategies to mitigate this inflammation. Fasting has shown promise in lowering inflammation, but adherence is difficult. In a feasibility study, researchers from King’s College London and Akdeniz University in Turkey have assessed the safety and potential benefits of combining non-surgical periodontal therapy with a dietary option with higher likely compliance for treating patients with severe periodontitis.