Oral-Systemic Link

Ulcers, reflux may be linked to some dental problems

By Ava Barros

GI conditions like GERD and peptic ulcers may raise patients' risk for periodontal disease and tooth decay, a new meta-analysis asserts.

March 24, 2026

Dentists, stop guessing and start biopsying

By Kevin Henry

Dr. Ashley Clark, an expert oral pathologist, shares why dentists must always biopsy suspicious lesions rather than guess.

March 17, 2026

This brain disease may be a risk factor for advancing gum disease

By Ava Barros

A new study connects this vascular disease to accelerated periodontitis.

March 2, 2026

Dentists could be on the frontline for detecting this disease

By Ava Barros

In a study, researchers report that chairside testing revealed that 35% of patients were undiagnosed with this condition.

February 24, 2026

Displaced dental implant causes systemic complications in 47-year-old

By Melissa Busch

A case report revealed how a dental implant triggered systemic complications in one man.

February 19, 2026

Got cavities? Maybe blame your genes?

By Karie Neeley Anderson

For patients who say they still get cavities despite brushing, there may be some truth to that.

February 11, 2026

Dental Duets: What could make medical-dental integration work, Part 2

By Michael Ventriello

Medical-dental integration won't succeed through better relationships or technology alone. Healthcare strategist Eva Allan explains what will overcome structural barriers.

February 9, 2026

Why medical-dental integration keeps failing, Part 1

By Michael Ventriello

In this Dental Duets column with Michael Ventriello, Eva Allan reveals why medical-dental collaboration stalls and what must change to improve patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency.

January 26, 2026

Dental calculus may hold the key to early diabetes detection

By Melissa Busch

Potassium levels in dental calculus may be a possible indicator of diabetes.

January 20, 2026

Enriched artificial saliva may protect teeth in cancer patients

By Ava Barros

An artificial saliva mouthwash may safeguard teeth in patients with head and neck cancer by reducing bacteria and aiding disease control.

January 16, 2026

Childhood oral health linked to elevated atherosclerosis risk in adults

By Melissa Busch

Childhood oral health may be linked to a heightened risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in adulthood.

January 14, 2026

Gum disease may be a risk factor for pancreatic cancer

By Ava Barros

A new study’s findings emphasize the importance of treating gum disease to reduce related systemic inflammation.

December 16, 2025

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