The spread of a certain gum disease bacterium to the heart may exacerbate atrial fibrillation (A-fib), according to a news release dated May 9. It

A dentist in New York hypnotized a 51-year-old patient to reduce his high blood pressure, clearing him to undergo scheduled restorative treatment, according to a

A local injection of lidocaine during dental treatment possibly induced a coronary artery spasm, potentially resulting in a 50-year-old man’s heart attack, according to a

The use of a common medication for high blood pressure led to gingival overgrowth in a man with poor oral health. Details of the case

Periodontitis is associated with a higher risk for cardiovascular disease, and the risk increases for those with more severe gum disease, according to research being

Even patients with periodontitis who are otherwise healthy may be at an increased risk for hypertension, according to findings published on March 29 in Hypertension.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients have elevated rates of periodontal and cardiovascular disease, suggesting that their immune responses to gum disease bacteria may be linked to

Americans with no teeth were significantly more likely to also have cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of mortality in the U.S., than individuals who did

Having gum disease puts people at greater risk of developing high blood pressure, according to a review published September 24 in the European Society of

It’s time for the dental office to be proactive about heart health, according to Karen Davis, RDH. Davis spoke about how dental teams can promote