As is true of other articles on this web site intended to illuminate the oral health- systemic health connection, there will continue to be evidence that seems to contradict previous information. However, it is my intention to shed light on these studies from a practical, take-away standpoint.
Fortunately, as more and more research continues, no doubt [ Continue reading this post ]

Much has been written about at least a dozen or so conditions with strong, likely, or possible links to oral infection; however, the link to the heart has always – and will probably – remain the most scrutinized and important link.
Why? Most likely it’s because heart disease is the number one killer in the U.S. [ Continue reading this post ]

Over the years, there’s been much confusion, concern, and miscommunication about the reason for taking antibiotics before a dental procedure.
For one, any dental patient with any heart condition was told in the past that antibiotics would be needed prior to any dental procedure. Of course, everyone felt this was ridiculous because not every dental procedure [ Continue reading this post ]