Cardiovascular: Page 7

Oral care linked to lower heart disease risk in women

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A new study led by a University of California, Berkeley researcher suggests that women who get regular dental care reduce their risk of heart attacks, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems by at least one-third.

September 30, 2010

Colgate cosponsors heart health awareness campaign

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

In recognition of American Heart Month, WomenHeart: The National Coalition For Women With Heart Disease and Colgate Total toothpaste are cosponsoring the Heartwarming Smiles campaign -- an initiative to help educate U.S. about the impact proper oral care can have on their heart health.

February 24, 2010

Dentists can help patients at risk of fatal heart attacks

By Rabia Mughal

Dentists can play a potentially lifesaving role for some patients by identifying those at risk for cardiovascular disease and referring them to physicians, according to a new study.

November 9, 2009

Good oral hygiene may guard against cardiovascular disease

By Reuters Health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Sep 8 - There are common genetic factors that slightly predispose individuals to develop both periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease, a prospective study of Swedish twins indicates.

September 7, 2009

Dentist visit saves teen's life

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A 15-year-old girl from Derbyshire, U.K., underwent lifesaving treatment after a visit to the dentist revealed her blood pressure was high enough to cause a heart attack, according to a Telegraph news story.

June 2, 2009

Michigan dentists tapped to test blood pressure

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Some Michigan dentists are testing patients' blood pressure in a pilot program to study the health effects on patients.

December 2, 2008

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

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