Dental Care and Health

On this page you will find links to some of the latest innovations, ground-breaking techniques and brand new medical research studies in the fields of dental care and health.

What's New

Dr Mario Clerici Study on Perio and Heart Disease
December 12th, 2008
By taking good care of your teeth and gums, ... you can also reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular disease ... since periodontitis is highly prevalent but easily preventable and treatable ... better oral health could greatly contribute to the prevention of atherosclerosis in the population ... this is the first physical evidence that you can reverse a lesion that is already growing in the intima by doing something as simple as taking care of your gums. read full article >>

Diabetes and Periodontal Disease: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan study
December 1st, 2008
Treating gum disease linked to lower medical costs for patients with diabetes ... medical care costs decreased by an average of 11 percent per month ... combined medical and pharmaceutical monthly costs were 10 percent lower ... findings could fuel changes in policies and practices for diabetes patients and their insurers. read full article >>