Dental Prophylaxis Lowers Heart Attack Risk
Researchers in Taiwan are considering gum disease to be a risk factor for heart attack after a 10-year nationwide study. The results, which were published…
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Perio Treatment Reduces Obesity Hormone
The latest in what appears to be a surge of new research on the connection between diabetes and periodontal disease is showing that periodontal treatment…
Inadequate Sleep Linked to Insulin Resistance
Researchers have found a link between sleep deprivation and insulin resistance that might explain, at least partially, the link between sleep disorders and increased risk…
Does Metabolic Syndrome Worsen Periodontitis?
There may be an inflammatory link between obesity and periodontal inflammation and bone loss, according to a new study published in the Journal of Dental…
Micronutrients May Ward Off Gum Disease
Micronutrients in healthy foods may help keep gum disease at bay, according to a study published in Food & Function. Researchers at the University of…
Oral Appliance Therapy Equals CPAP in Reducing BP
More people with obstructive sleep apnea could be candidates for oral appliance therapy, according to a research review in the Journal of Dental Sleep Medicine….
Periodontal Therapy May Benefit HIV Patients
New research from Case Western Reserve University may soon have physicians recommending periodontal therapy for patients with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The research, published…
The Sleep Apnea Gender Bias
Approximately 18 million Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, and while men are significantly more likely than women to be diagnosed with the condition, the…
Do Oral Bacteria Affect Risk for Preeclampsia?
Pregnant women are champions for the health of their babies. They change their diet and lifestyle to protect the growing life inside them. But new…
Perio Bacteria Linked with Low HDL & High Triglycerides
Pathogenic oral bacteria have once again been associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease, according to a recent study published in Quintessence International. The study…