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 ...

A new study suggests that treating gum disease within three months of a heart procedure for atrial fibrillation (AFib) may ...

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

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

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 ...