Minnesota Dental Association Launches Patient Education Campaign
The Minnesota Dental Association wants people to know how important their oral health is. That’s why they’re launching the “Healthy Gums, Healthy You”.
Science and Medicine
Lower Income Raises Heart Disease Risk
“Low socioeconomic status is a heart-disease risk factor on its own and needs to be regarded as such by the medical community,” Franks.
- September 6, 2011
- 2 minutes read
Today's Dental News
Dentists Could Aid in Diabetes Diagnosis
Dentists may be critical in the process of identifying diabetes. That’s because many cases of diabetes go undetected. But if a dentist sees.
- August 17, 2011
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Today's Dental News
Gum Disease Causes Other Health Problems
Gum disease could lead to several other health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, dementia, arthritis, complications during pregnancy, erectile dysfunction and reduced fertility..
- July 13, 2011
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Gum Disease Prolongs Length of Time to Get Pregnant
Gum disease may have the same effect on pregnancy as obesity, according a professor at the University of Western Australia. Roger Hart, professor.
- July 5, 2011
- 1 minute read
Science and Medicine
New Explanation for Heart-Healthy Benefits of Chocolate
studies have shown that cocoa, the main ingredient in chocolate, appears to reduce the risk of heart disease by boosting levels of HDL.
- February 9, 2011
- 1 minute read
