Where Dentistry Meets Advanced Inflammation Testing
Inflammation is the key cause for most of our serious chronic diseases—cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cerebrovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and Alzheimer’s disease, to name a few—and…
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Good Dental Hygiene Can Improve Overall Health
Good dental hygiene can improve overall health (via Education Post) We know the basic rules of good dental hygiene: daily brushing, frequent flossing and regular…
How a Healthy Mouth Can Save You Thousands on Healthcare Costs
Periodontal therapy drastically reduces healthcare costs for people with chronic medical conditions and pregnancy, according to a new study by researchers with United Concordia. The…
Periodontal Disease Doubles Risk for Stroke Compared to Diabetes
At the 89th International Association for Dental Research, Chief Executive of the British Dental Health Foundation Dr. Nigel Carter presented surprising research examining periodontal disease…
The Hidden Costs of Bleeding Gums
At a time when healthcare costs are at the forefront of everyone’s minds, oral health will play a key role. There are dental solutions for…
Skipping the Dentist is Bad for Your Bank Account
A recent report from the American Dental Association showed that the number of adults visiting the dentist at least yearly has been declining over the past 7…
Book Recommendation: Beat the Heart Attack Gene
I’ve got a lot of books about healthcare in my home office, and I’ve read them all. Most collect dust on their shelves after I’ve…
The Critical Role Dentists Play in a Better Night’s Sleep
A review of research surrounding the dental team’s role in the detection and management of obstructive sleep apnea was published in a January issue of Quintessence…
‘Salivaomics’ – The Future of Integrative Care
Research performed at the UCLA School of Dentistry has shown that saliva used for health screenings is as useful as blood and other bodily fluids…
Basic Care for Periodontal Disease May Not Be Enough for Patients with Diabetes
American Academy of Periodontology encourages patients with diabetes to maintain periodontal health, receive appropriate care CHICAGO, Dec. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association…