Severe Periodontal Disease Increases Acute Myocardial Infarction and Stroke: A 10-Year Retrospective Follow-up Study Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. Cardiovascular disease and stroke top the list of leading causes of death globally. Both … [Read more...] about Severe Periodontal Disease Increases Acute Myocardial Infarction and Stroke: A 10-Year Retrospective Follow-up Study
Low Microbiome in Populations with a Low and High Prevalence of Caries
Previous studies have shown the oral microbiome stays stable unless it is disturbed by medication, disease, low pH, or significant changes in diet. Dysbiosis of the oral microbiome by colonization of aciduric and acidophilic bacteria is associated with dental caries. In a clinical study published in … [Read more...] about Low Microbiome in Populations with a Low and High Prevalence of Caries
Teledentistry and mHealth for Promotion and Prevention of Oral Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Teledentistry combines the use of telecommunications and dentistry, while mobile health (mHealth) utilizes mobile phones and other wireless technologies as a way to communicate health promotion. Teledentitry has been proposed as an effective and efficient way to reach rural communities. The current … [Read more...] about Teledentistry and mHealth for Promotion and Prevention of Oral Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
