Oral-Systemic Health: The Time is Now!
Periodontal disease is now considered a complex oral and systemic disease that needs to be addressed by an integrative coordinated care team that includes both…
Tag Archives: periodontal disease
Periodontal Disease Linked with Several Cancers
People who receive treatment for periodontal disease may be setting themselves up for a lower risk of cancer down the road, according to a study…
Oral Inflammation: The Secret to Better Health & Improved Outcomes
Let’s face it. At this point, everybody knows and understands that inflammation is bad. You’d be hard pressed to go a single day without seeing…
The Link Between Gum Disease & Cancer
In the past few years, the world of oral microbiology has been inundated with new research establishing the connection between bacteria found in the mouth…
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…
Healthy Gums, Healthy Heart
Research is once again showing that oral care is good for the heart. A study recently released in the Journal of the American Heart Association…
Can Sleep Apnea Give Kids Gum Disease?
A new study published in Pediatric Pulmonology found that salivary biomarkers are significantly correlated with obstructive sleep apnea in children. Here are the takeaways from this study,…
The Genetic Marker that Could Spell Trouble for Your Health
Periodontal disease is quickly being recognized as a medical condition with systemic ramifications. While it is still essential to address periodontal disease from a traditional…
Nearly 50% of the World Has Untreated Oral Health Conditions
Research published in the Journal of Dental Research shows that oral health problems affect 3.9 billion people worldwide – roughly half the human population. The Global…