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BP check at dental clinic saves patient's life
By
Ava Barros
A 65-year-old man attended a blood pressure (BP) clinic at a U.K. dental center and was later hospitalized for potentially lifesaving treatment for heart failure. The case report was published in the
British Dental Journal
.
December 19, 2023
Daily brushing could be good for heart health
By
Amerigo Allegretto
Daily brushing and flossing not only lead to healthy gums and bright, shiny teeth, but they can protect one's heart, according to research published in the
International Journal of Oral Science
.
November 1, 2023
Why now is the time to create a vaping policy at your dental practice
By
Janice Janssen
With vaping among Gen Z on the rise and more of that generation coming into dental practices, how are you prepared to discuss vaping with your employees and patients?
October 25, 2023
Podcast: How dental professionals can help their patients with nicotine addiction
By
Kevin Henry
With so many dental patients using nicotine and dental professionals educating their patients on the oral-systemic link, there are opportunities for education and help, says Sherri Warshaw, RDH.
October 13, 2023
Dentists ignore ADA blood pressure guide, rarely defer treatment
By
Melissa Busch
Dentists rarely adhered to ADA recommendations to defer treating patients who presented with elevated blood pressure levels, according to a study.
September 25, 2023
Can a simple saliva test ID CVD risk?
By
Will Morton
The early warning signs of cardiovascular disease (CVD) may be gleaned from a simple saliva sample.
August 24, 2023
Healthy mouth, happy life: Hygienists play key wellness role
By
Alicia Murria
Dental hygienists do more than provide instruction on good brushing habits. They are sentinels tasked with detecting oral disease in adults and kids.
April 10, 2023
Oral infection indicators may predict cardiovascular disease
By
Kate Madden Yee
Certain indicators of oral infection may help predict a person's risk of cardiovascular disease, according to research presented at the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research meeting in Portland, OR.
March 19, 2023
Oral bacteria may increase heart disease risk
By
Will Morton
Infection with a common bacteria linked with periodontal disease, oral cancers, and bad breath may cause a slight increase in the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a study published on February 14 in
eLife
.
February 22, 2023
Researchers stress screening for white coat hypertension
By
Alex Dagostino
It's no secret that stress can cause high blood pressure. For many patients, going to the dental office is stressful. Add in the COVID-19 pandemic, and it's all the more important for dental professionals to help manage patient stress, according to a letter published in the
Journal of Dental Sciences
.
October 23, 2022
Man cleared for treatment after dentist hypnotizes him
By
Melissa Busch
A dentist in New York hypnotized a 51-year-old patient to reduce his high blood pressure, clearing him to undergo scheduled restorative treatment, according to a case report recently published in the
International Journal of Dentistry and Oral Health
.
July 5, 2022
Oral, skin bacteria beneficial for blood pressure
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Specific bacteria populations in the mouth and on the skin may be good for blood pressure regulation, according to research published May 3 in
Physiological Genomics
.
May 19, 2022
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