A new study led by a University of California, Berkeley researcher suggests that women who get regular dental care reduce their risk of heart attacks,

In recognition of American Heart Month, WomenHeart: The National Coalition For Women With Heart Disease and Colgate Total toothpaste are cosponsoring the Heartwarming Smiles campaign

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Sep 8 – There are common genetic factors that slightly predispose individuals to develop both periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease, a

A 15-year-old girl from Derbyshire, U.K., underwent lifesaving treatment after a visit to the dentist revealed her blood pressure was high enough to cause a

Individuals reporting a history of periodontal disease were more likely to have increased levels of inflammation, a risk factor for heart disease, compared to those

Blood pressure cuffs? Yes. Amoxicillin? Not so much. Dentists must change the way they attend to their patients’ cardiovascular health, according to oral medicine specialist

Here’s an argument that will have your wayward patients back in the chair in a heartbeat. According to an article in the latest Journal of