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Infective Endocarditis Infection Rates Soar in England

Infective endocarditis (IE) is on the rise in England, according to researchers at the...

Researchers Profile Antibody Response to Periodontal Pathogens

Periodontopathogen antibodies in the bloodstream indicate exposure to periodontal pathogens. Inflammation such as that...

Chlorhexidine Mouthwash Prevents 12% of Bacteraemia Cases Following Extractions

During procedures such as tooth extractions, oral bacteria may pass into the bloodstream and...

Antibiotics Deemed Unnecessary for Healthy Dental Implant Patients

Dental implants are becoming more commonplace in prosthodontic treatment. In fact, the American Academy...

How to Introduce the Importance of the Oral-Systemic Link to Your Patients

Drs. Brad Bale, Amy Doneen, and David Vigerust stated in a recent study published...

Calcium’s Path to Enamel Formation Mapped Out

A team of researchers from multiple universities has uncovered how calcium (Ca) is transported...

New Blood Test May Revolutionize HPV Diagnosis

A new blood test may prove pivotal in oral cancer diagnosis. This new test...

Being Overweight May Have Connection to Gum Disease Risk

Obesity may have some unforeseen effects. An article that appears in the January/February issue...

Brushing and Flossing May Have Added Benefits

Brushing and flossing may lead to other things besides good oral health. There’s research...

Dental Plaque Bacteria May Cause Blood Clots

Oral bacteria that enter the bloodstream may cause major blood clots, and possibly even...