Oral Bacteria Linked to Stroke Risk
Researchers at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center in Osaka, Japan, have discovered a potential link between oral health and the risk of.
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Gum Disease Rates Ranked State by State
February is Gum Disease Awareness Month, according to the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry (IALD). While 50 million Americans have moderate to severe.
- February 5, 2016
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Treatment Plan Beats Back Gum Disease in Taiwan
More than 90% of people between the ages of 35 and 44 in Taiwan have periodontal disease, prompting the National Health Insurance system.
- January 25, 2016
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Periodontal Treatment Improves Glycemic Control in Diabetics
Multiple studies have established connections between periodontitis and diabetes, indicating a cyclical relationship where one condition exacerbates the other. A recent review of.
- January 11, 2016
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Kids at Higher Risk for Cavities Are Missing Preventive Treatments
A study of more than 97 million dental claims by the Delta Dental Plans Association shows that two thirds of children who are.
- December 29, 2015
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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.
- December 28, 2015
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Pancreatic Cancer Linked to Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease has been seen as a risk factor for a host of systemic issues, including heart disease, kidney disease, and Alzheimer’s disease..
- December 24, 2015
- 1 minute read
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Breast Cancer Linked to Periodontal Disease
Postmenopausal women with periodontal disease are more likely to develop breast cancer than those with healthy gums, according to the American Association for.
- December 22, 2015
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Diabetics Still Face a Greater Risk of Tooth Loss
There is a bidirectional relationship between diabetes and periodontitis: one can lead to the other, and when both occur, they can make each.
- December 7, 2015
- 3 minutes read
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Osteoporosis Treatment May Fight Gum Disease, Too
The risk of osteoporosis increases with age. As it sets in, so can periodontitis, according to research from the Universidade Federal do Rio.
- December 3, 2015
- 1 minute read
