Yet another study has come out about the oral-systemic connection, published in a dental journal, yet authored by two physicians. I can’t tell you how happy that makes me see that a physician (in this case, two!) gets involved in this area.
Let me review some important elements of this study, as published in the May [ Continue reading this post ]

Much has been written – and will continue to be written – about the connection between heart health and oral health.
A large literature review was recently completed looking at a summary of evidence supporting “causal criteria” relating gum disease with atherosclerotic disease, which includes heart disease and peripheral artery disease.
On a scale of “- – -” [ Continue reading this post ]

Chronic diseases-such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes-are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States.  Although chronic diseases are among the most common and costly health problems, they are also among the most preventable. Adopting healthy behaviors such as eating nutritious foods, being physically active, and avoiding tobacco use can prevent [ Continue reading this post ]