There is growing evidence that gum disease (periodontal disease) and heart disease may be connected, especially when it comes to plaque building up in arteries and the risk of major cardiovascular ...

Celebrated globally on 20 March and endorsed by the FDI World Dental Federation, World Oral Health Day encourages ...

Nearly half of all adults have some form of gum disease—and it is not just affecting your teeth. Daniel Thunell, DMD, board-certified periodontist at University of Utah Health, explains the research ...

Dental diseases are the most widespread non-communicable diseases on Earth: the World Health Organization said it repeatedly. And yet, it’s still flying under the radar. A staggering 1 billion people ...

Nearly half of American adults over 30 have gum disease, but most don't realize it could be silently increasing their risk of stroke and heart attack.

“We’ ve known for quite some time that periodontal disease is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease,” says Yu-Ming Ni, M.D ...

Macy Alcido is a former writer for Forbes Health, based in New York City. She discovered her love for health reporting while attending the Columbia Journalism School, and has since contributed ...

Dental problems -- including caries, gingivitis, and gum disease -- may affect how children fall and stay asleep and how long they snooze. The study was recently published in Clinical and Experimental ...

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VideaHealth, the leading dental artificial intelligence (AI) platform, today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued 510(k) clearance for Videa Dental ...