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Periodontitis Linked With Calcification of the Cartoid Artery

Researchers at Malmö University in Malmö, Sweden, say they have found a clear link between...

Missing Teeth Indicate Greater Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Adults who have lost teeth due to nontraumatic reasons may have a higher risk...

There’s No Single Silver Bullet for Improving Oral and Systemic Health

Controversy in the dental profession regarding best practices is common. For example, topics such...

Taxes on Sugary Beverages Prove Effective in Reducing Consumption

A 10% tax on sugary drinks has cut their purchase and consumption by an...

Review Highlights Strategies for Reducing Sugary Beverage Consumption

Sugary drinks can cause tooth decay as well as systemic health issues like obesity,...

Taxes and Warning Labels Can Help Reduce Sugar Consumption

Taxes on sugary products and labels on the front of packages can help reduce...

Help Your Patients Kick Their Butts on World No Tobacco Day

Tobacco use contributes to heart disease, respiratory disease, and lung cancer, and it is...

Smokers Often Misunderstand Health Risks of Using Snus

American smokers mistakenly think that using snus, a type of moist snuff smokeless tobacco...

“Root Cause” on Netflix: Can Root Canals Make You Sick?

There is a documentary on Netflix called Root Cause that is about an apparent...

Preventive Dental Care Linked With Fewer Emergency Room Visits

People with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease who received...