Studies Link Gum Disease With Stroke Risk
Gum disease was associated with a higher rate of strokes caused by the hardening of large arteries in the brain and with severe.
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Consensus Report Emphasizes Links Between Periodontitis and Cardiovascular Diseases
There is strong epidemiological evidence that periodontitis increases the risk of future atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to a consensus report from the Perio-Cardio Workshop,.
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Celebrate the Dentist’s Role in Improving Heart Health This Week
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States dies of cardiovascular disease, which the American Heart Association calls the leading cause of death worldwide..
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High-Sugar Diet Linked to Periodontal Disease
As sweet soft drinks and excessive sugar increase the risk of dental caries and periodontal disease, healthy eating habits need to be prioritized.
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Anti-Aging Drug Holds Promise for Treating Age-Related Oral Diseases
A transplant drug with anti-aging properties can regenerate bone and decrease gum inflammation, promising new treatments for common dental problems in aging patients,.
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“Father of Oral Science” Dr. Robert J. Genco Posthumously Named NAI Fellow
The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has posthumously named Robert J. Genco, DDS, PhD, a State University of New York Distinguished Professor of.
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Diabetes Will Have a Growing Impact on the Oral Health of Our Aging Population
As baby boomers glide into the next chapter of being considered senior citizens, health problems can arise that can impact their lifestyle and.
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Utah Emergency Departments Face 56,000 Dental Visits in a Decade
Between 2007 and 2017, there were nearly 56,000 admissions to Utah hospital emergency departments (EDs) for dental care related to nontraumatic and preventable.
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Workshop Yields New Guideline for Periodontitis Treatment
Experts meeting at Perio Workshop 2019 in November in La Granja de San Ildefonso, Spain, have developed an evidence-based and more effective guideline.
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Sunstar Awards $30,000 Grants to Three AAP Members
Three members of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) will receive Sunstar Innovation Grants of $30,000 each as part of the AAP’s partnership.
