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
“Say No to Bleeding Gums” is the slogan for Gum Health Day 2020, to be celebrated worldwide on May 12. Its goal is to raise
Research has suggested a link between oral health and inflammatory diseases affecting the entire body, including heart attacks and strokes. Inflammation is intimately involved in
The University of Michigan School of Dentistry is expanding its resources for treating patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which has been linked to cardiovascular disease,
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, an expert
Researchers have identified a clear link between periodontis, calcification of the carotid artery and heart disease. Scientists at Malmö University are stressing the importance for
Frequent toothbrushing is frequently linked with lower risks of atrial fibrillation and heart failure, according to researchers at the Ewha Woman’s University in Seoul, Korea. Previous
Cognitive functioning and dementia can dramatically affect the conditions for oral health, according to researcher Helena Nilsson of Malmö University in Malmö, Sweden, who recently
Adults who have lost teeth due to nontraumatic reasons may have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to the American College of Cardiology
The cerebral emboli of stroke patients include DNA from oral pathogens, according to researchers at Tampere University in Finland. For 10 years, Tampere University has
“Healthy gums, beautiful smile” is the slogan for Gum Health Day 2019, held worldwide on May 12 to raise awareness about the growing threat of
Dentists could play a greater role in detecting systemic illnesses, given the links between oral health and conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according