Science news articles about 'dental disease'

Vienna, Austria: The relationship between the dental disease periodontitis and coronary heart disease (CHD) has been known for several years. Although a genetic link seemed likely, until now its ...

... analyzing additional data from this study to determine if there is a direct correlation between the level of dental disease and the likelihood of IE bacteria getting into the bloodstream. According ...

(PhysOrg.com) -- "Dental disease is a serious problem in pets," said Dr. Brenda Mulherin, community ... and adult animals can develop periodontal (gum) disease as early as six to eight months of age."

... research. Citing statistics about the disease burden and economic burden of dental diseases, Fox urged ... 2006, Americans spent $76 billion on dental visits— second only to heart conditions. Americans ...

... perspectives on the perceived role of dietary carbohydrates have resulted in opposing approaches to dental disease prevention, Hujoel notes, and have prompted debates in interpreting the link between ...

... body are not separate biologic systems. Recent dental research findings are uncovering the full extent ... general health. The two most common dental diseases, dental caries (tooth decay) and periodontal ...