A dental medical history form can be used to guide a clinician through an understanding of what is relative to oral medicine. It also can
Gum disease and tooth loss may be associated with a higher risk of death in postmenopausal women but not increased cardiovascular disease risk, according to
Collaboration with physicians is key to the success of dental sleep medicine. In order to be an effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, oral appliance
The number of teeth you keep as you get older could indicate just how long you will keep getting older. Recent research has closely related
As physicians continue to wrestle with rising rates of both obesity and gum disease, many researchers are exploring the connections between these issues. For example,
Efforts to connect oral health to improved overall systemic health are ramping up around the world—even Down Under, with plans to establish an approximately $15.5
Coronary heart disease patients with no teeth face twice the risk of death as those with all of their teeth, according to a study in
With more than 400 publications that have been cited more than 12,000 times, Dr. Steven Offenbacher has had a profound influence on periodontal research. In
Root canal treatments (RCTs), though necessary, can be painful, complicated, and expensive. Whether it’s because of an insurance complication, dental anxiety, or other reasons, some
Mouth bacteria can lead to heart disease more often than one would think. A recent study in Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism highlighted the importance
Chicago – April 18, 2012 – The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) supports the American Heart Association’s (AHA) scientific statement “Periodontal Disease and Atherosclerotic Vascular
