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The Importance of Treating the Whole Patient Through a Medical/Dental Integration Model

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a renewed focus on how we can all...

Sugar Tax Models Improve Health and Save Costs

A simulation model of different designs of taxes on sugary drinks suggests that all...

AAP and AHA Now Support Taxes on Sugary Beverages

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Heart Association (AHA) have announced...

Antibiotic Prophylaxis Recommended for Patients at High Risk of Infective Endocarditis

Research at the University of Sheffield has revealed the impact that a change in...

Good Oral Health Improves Blood Pressure Treatment

People who take medication for high blood pressure are more likely to benefit from...

Heart Disease Risk Increases With Tooth Loss in Middle Age

The loss of two or more teeth in middle age is associated with an...

Periodontitis Treatment Reduces Blood Pressure Too

Periodontitis treatment significantly lowered blood pressure among Chinese patients at risk for developing high...

Dentists Meet Antibiotic Guidelines for High-Risk Cardiac Patients

Dentists and oral surgeons are in good compliance with guidelines issued by the American...

Health Groups Urge Baseball to Ban Smokeless Tobacco

Smokeless tobacco has been a part of our nation’s pastime for decades. But with...

AEDs Take the Guesswork Out of Saving a Life

More than 320,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of hospitals in the United States each...