6 Patients with periodontitis who have two or more known risk factors for atherosclerosis should be referred by the dental team for evaluation of atherosclerotic risk, which should include ...

According to the NHS, atherosclerosis occurs when arteries become narrowed, making it difficult for blood to flow through ...

Poor oral health could be a potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease. New research shows that good oral health habits ...

Measuring levels of key proteins in patients' saliva may be a relatively easy way for dentists and even patients themselves to track the progression of gum disease (periodontitis), suggests a new ...

Regular dental flossing reduces the risk of a stroke, according to new research. People who floss their teeth at least once a ...