American smokers mistakenly think that using snus, a type of moist snuff smokeless tobacco product, is as dangerous as smoking tobacco, according to researchers at
Should epinephrine be used with local anesthesia for dental procedures in adult patients who previously had heart failure? Researchers from Brazil recently conducted a study
Are you seeing patients with high blood pressure who also have periodontal disease? A large study of more than 3,000 such patients illustrated the effect
Poor oral health has been once again linked to cardiovascular disease (CVD). A recent study found that adults with periodontitis and poor oral hygiene habits
Main Content The American Heart Association (AHA) for prevention of Infective Endocarditis (IE) was updated in 2007. The guidelines were approved by Council on Scientific
Can good oral hygiene help your patients recover from a heart attack? The same bacteria that cause periodontitis also inhibited blood vessel healing in an
My recent column on the use of essential oils has led to many positive conversations with HuangshanDental.com readers. I wanted to continue this discussion by
Periodontal treatment is beneficial for patients with cardiovascular disease, right? Not so fast. A systematic review of high-quality research on the topic found scarce evidence
Dear DrBicuspid Member, The guidelines for evaluating and treating high blood pressure have been updated for the first time in more than a decade. The
The guidelines for evaluating and treating high blood pressure have been updated for the first time in more than a decade. The new recommendations lower
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Dental treatment may significantly lower the blood pressure of patients at risk for heart disease, a new study has found. Patients with
Dental treatment may significantly lower the blood pressure of patients at risk for heart disease, a new study has found. Patients with prehypertension who received
