Expanding The Dental Hygienist’s Role: A Focus on Reducing Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
The first time I heard Dr. Bradley Bale, MD, and Dr. Amy Doneen, DNP, speak about their latest research and the effect of oral health … more
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Adults Who Lost Teeth More Prone To Heart Attack And Stroke
Adults who have lost teeth due to nontraumatic reasons may have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease according to a presentation at the American … more
Heart Attack Victim Thankful for Dental Office Staff That Saved Her Life
Melissa Dunlay expected Jan. 30 would be like any other day. She got up, got her kids ready for school, and went to her dentist … more
Statins and Diabetes: Real Concern or Much Ado About Nothing?
From Forbes In a New York Times Op-Ed piece on Monday, Eric Topol comments on last week’s announcement by the FDA that it was changing the label for … more
Invasive Dentistry May Raise Short-Term Heart, Stroke Risk
MONDAY, Oct. 18 (HealthDay News) — Invasive dental procedures designed to treat gum inflammation may raise the risk for heart attack and stroke, researchers say. … more