University Plans $15.5 Million Research Center for Oral-Systemic Health
Efforts to connect oral health to improved overall systemic health are ramping up around the world—even Down Under, with plans to establish an.
Industry News
Risk of Death Doubles for Edentulous Heart Disease Patients
Coronary heart disease patients with no teeth face twice the risk of death as those with all of their teeth, according to a.
Todays Dental News
Top Periodontal Researcher Takes ADA Gold Medal
With more than 400 publications that have been cited more than 12,000 times, Dr. Steven Offenbacher has had a profound influence on periodontal.
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Cardiovascular Disease Linked to Unfinished Root Canals
Root canal treatments (RCTs), though necessary, can be painful, complicated, and expensive. Whether it’s because of an insurance complication, dental anxiety, or other.
Todays Dental News
Mouth Bacteria Connected to Heart Disease
Mouth bacteria can lead to heart disease more often than one would think. A recent study in Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism highlighted.
Today's Dental News
Junk Food, Bad Oral Health Produce Higher Risk of Premature Heart Disease
There is increasing evidence that the combination of eating bad food and poor oral health result in a higher risk of cardiovascular disease..
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Periodontal Disease Linked to Cardiovascular Disease
Chicago – April 18, 2012 – The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) supports the American Heart Association’s (AHA) scientific statement “Periodontal Disease and.
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Periodontal Disease Linked to Cardiovascular Disease
Chicago – April 18, 2012 – The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) supports the American Heart Association’s (AHA) scientific statement “Periodontal Disease and.
Science and Medicine
Obesity Up, Life Expectancy Down
As the population becomes heavier faster, people are living more of their lives with risks associated with obesity, such as Type II diabetes..
Science and Medicine
Obese Children Show Signs of Heart Disease Seen in Middle-Aged Adults
“We were surprised to find that these obese children already have stiff blood vessels,” said Dr. Harris from B.C. Children’s Hospital. The blood.
