Pathogens & Plaque—What’s the Connection?
It has been well established that periodontal pathogens are capable of moving around the body, affecting organs and systems in a variety of ways. They…
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What Really Causes Heart Disease
When you think of heart disease, you probably think of a cross-section of a heart valve that’s lined with cholesterol. Why, then, do 50% of…
You Won’t Believe What’s Found in Heart Plaque
In a study published in the Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, researchers sampled pieces of the blood vessels during bypass graft surgery and found…