Periodontal Disease: Sex Matters
As a practicing dentist, I sometimes notice trends and tendencies in my patients before research comes out to confirm it. Years before the term “oral-systemic…
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Telomeres: The Secret to the Fountain of Youth?
What if the road to the Fountain of Youth began in the mouth? Researchers in London have found a link between periodontitis, oxidative stress, and…
Why is Meditation Good for Health?
It has become common knowledge in recent years that mindful meditation can effect positive influences on health—specifically, cardiovascular disease, stress, and metabolism. But do you…
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,…