cardiovascular disease

Dentistry Needs Don Draper

Do as I say, not as I do. Boiled down, this is how most...

Sleep Disordered Breathing May Be Related to Sudden Cardiac Death

University rugby players are more likely to suffer from sleep disordered breathing (SDB) than...

Canadian Dietary Guidelines Link Sugar Consumption to Tooth Decay

Health Canada’s recently released Canada’s Dietary Guidelines for Health Professionals and Policy Makers aim...

Poor Brushing Linked With Cardiovascular Disease Risks

Brushing your teeth for at least two minutes twice a day may lower your...

Periodontology Pioneer Dr. Steven Offenbacher Dies at 67

Steven Offenbacher, DDS, PhD, MMSc, a pioneer in researching the relationship between periodontal disease...

Proper Burial of Dead Cells Limits Inflammation

Dead cells that accumulate in the body can contribute to inflammation and predispose people...

Good Nutrition Has Positive Impact on Periodontal Health

Nutrition may have an impact on periodontal disease and its treatment, according to a...

Researchers Outline Key Factors Behind Peri-Implantitis

Dental implants often are now preferred over dentures because they’re seen as more comfortable,...

Philips Symposium Addresses Connections Between Oral and Systemic Health

Philips Oral Healthcare’s Scientific Symposium, held June 18-19 in Amsterdam, examined the mounting scientific...

Heart Disease Risk Increases With Tooth Loss in Middle Age

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