The conventional wisdom is that medical and dental care are related, but less is known about how dental care relates to health outcomes after acute incidents like heart attacks. To that end, ...

Cumulative evidence over the last decades have supported the role of gum infections as a risk for future major cardiovascular events. The precise mechanism connecting coronary artery disease (CAD) ...

Researchers studied patients receiving periodontal care, dental cleanings or no dental care during 2016-2018 and who had acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) in 2017. They found that patients ...

There is a discrepancy in the databases and data sources mentioned by the authors. The abstract references four databases, which differ from those listed in the materials and methods section.

Individuals with acute and aggressive periodontitis are more likely to visit hospital emergency departments (EDs) than those without, costing U.S. hospitals millions of dollars in the process, ...

Patients visiting hospital emergency departments (EDs) in the U.S. because of periodontal conditions were charged about $33.3 million by the hospitals for treating these conditions on an emergency ...

Both are distinct conditions that affect the gums. However, gingivitis can sometimes progress to periodontitis, a serious condition that may require antibiotics or surgery. Both conditions lead to gum ...

It’s normal for your mouth to contain bacteria. However, when the bacteria build up, gum disease can develop. Gum disease is caused by a buildup of plaque, a sticky film of bacteria that coats the ...

Periodontitis is a bacterial-induced chronic inflammation of the periodontium. The disease can cause irreversible damage to ...