What I learned running a blood pressure pilot in my dental practice
2025-09-08
After his dental practice took part in a blood pressure pilot, Jeff Sherer explains how the additional service helped to elevate patient care. As a
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Beetroot lowers blood pressure through oral microbiome changes
2025-07-25
The blood pressure lowering effect of beetroot in older people may be due to its impact on the oral microbiome, a new study has found.
Blood pressure checks begin at Essex NHS dental clinics
2025-05-22
CHELMSFORD, England: The public-facing nature of dentistry has led to clinicians becoming increasingly involved in caring for patients’ systemic health, including by providing information and
Sugar consumption in early life linked to chronic health problems
2024-11-04
Reducing sugar in the first 1,000 days after a child’s conception reduces the risk of developing health problems later in life, research has found. The
Halving salt intake significantly lowers blood pressure, study says
2024-09-06
New research has found that lower salt intake significantly reduces the blood pressure of those who are already being treated for hypertension (high blood pressure).
Blood pressure checks introduced at NHS dental appointments
2024-09-03
NHS England has announced a trial scheme that will deliver blood pressure checks during dental and optometry appointments. The scheme was piloted in local dental
Beetroot Juice Promotes a Healthy Oral Microbiome
2021-03-31
Drinking beetroot juice promotes a mix of mouth bacteria associated with healthier blood vessels and brain function, according to a study of people between the
Patients With Dental Anxiety Take More Painkillers After Tooth Extractions
2021-02-03
Patients who experience greater levels of anxiety during dental visits display greater needs to take painkillers after tooth extractions, according to researchers at CEU Cardenal
Nitrate Prebiotics Could Improve Oral Health
2020-11-04
The Oral Microbiome Research Group of the Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of Valencia Region has patented one prebiotic compound and
Patients With Gum Disease Should Be Educated About Their Cardiovascular Risks Too
2020-09-18
Patients with gum disease should be told that they have a higher risk of suffering cardiovascular diseases, including myocardial infarction and stroke, according to the
Different Anesthesia Combinations Recommended for Patients With Cardiovascular Issues
2019-11-16
As the population of older adults grows, the need for pain management techniques that account for systemic diseases increases, according to researchers at the Tokyo
UTHealth Opens Physicians’ Clinic at Dental School
2019-10-14
Many patients often postpone dental care because they’re dealing with other health issues that also demand their attention—or vice versa. Now they can take care