Professional tooth scaling was associated with fewer heart attacks and strokes in a recent study from Taiwan.
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A new study suggests that women who get dental care reduce their risk of heart attacks, stroke and other cardiovascular problems by at least one-third.
A new approach to anchor teeth back in the jaw using stem cells has been developed and successfully tested in the laboratory for the first time.
The prevalence of periodontal disease in the United States may be significantly higher than originally estimated. New research suggests that the prevalence of periodontal disease may have been underestimated by as much as 50 percent. The implication is that more American adults may suffer from moderate to severe gum disease than previously thought.