Cardiovascular: Page 7

Gum disease an indicator of cardiovascular disease risk

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Individuals reporting a history of periodontal disease were more likely to have increased levels of inflammation, a risk factor for heart disease, compared to those who reported no history of periodontal disease, according to a new study.

November 24, 2008

Cardio issues are changing dentistry, expert says

By Laird Harrison

Blood pressure cuffs? Yes. Amoxicillin? Not so much. Dentists must change the way they attend to their patients' cardiovascular health, according to oral medicine specialist Michael Siegel, D.D.S., M.S. The good news is that you can bill for your medical advice.

September 21, 2008

Healthy mouth for a healthy heart

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Here's an argument that will have your wayward patients back in the chair in a heartbeat. According to an article in the latest Journal of Periodontology, patients with a high level of systemic bacterial exposure -- due to periodontal disease -- are at a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

January 21, 2008

Sleep apnea linked to metabolic syndrome in teens

By Reuters Health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Sep 5 A new study suggests that teenagers with the breathing disorder sleep apnea may be at increased risk of developing metabolic syndrome--a collection of risk factors for diabetes and heart disease.

September 4, 2007