Bacterial Burden Differs Between Diabetic & Non-Diabetic Patients
The bacteria involved in periodontitis is different between diabetic and non-diabetic patients, according to a new study published in the Journal of Investigative and Clinical…
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Reducing Medical Costs of Diabetes
According to the American Diabetes Association, people with diabetes spend 2.3 times more in medical care than people without diabetes. As the cost of health…
Screenings Could Save Millions in Healthcare Costs
Screenings for systemic disease in the dental office could save the United States millions in healthcare costs, according to a study published in the American…
New Link Between Gum Disease & Diabetes
A recent research paper came out in the September 2013 edition of the Australian Dental Journal on the effects of non-surgical periodontal treatment on blood…
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…
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…
Cancer cases ‘set to rise by half by 2030’: UN
New cases of cancer will rise by half by 2030, reaching 21.6 million per year compared to 14 million in 2012, the UN said on Monday in a global analysis of the scourge. Cancer deaths, meanwhile, will likely rise from 8.2 million to 13 million per year…