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Hypertension Screening in Dental Settings

Mar 1, 2019

By implementing routine testing, dental teams can have a significant impact in reducing high blood pressure and other chronic diseases.

Older Women Who Experience Tooth Loss at Higher Risk of Hypertension

Dec 7, 2018

Postmenopausal women who have experienced tooth loss may be at increased risk of developing hypertension, according to a study in the American Journal of Hypertension. Reporting in the paper, “Association of Periodontal Disease and…

Dentists Screen 22,000 Marylanders For Hypertension

Jul 31, 2018

BALTIMORE, Md (July 31, 2018) — Thanks to a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more dentists are screening Marylanders for hypertension than ever before. The grant funds a pilot program overseen by the…

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Incorporating the New Blood Pressure Guidelines Into Practice

Jul 11, 2018

Oral health professionals who are well versed in the new guidelines will be best prepared to handle the implications for patient care.

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Treating Patients With Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke

Jun 1, 2018

The oral health consequences of these common conditions warrant special care strategies.

Evidence Points to Oral Microbiota’s Role in Regulating Hypertension

Dec 11, 2017

A study published in Hypertension examines the effects of oral microbial communities and nitric oxide (NO) on systemic health.

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Research reveals how periodontal bacteria, specifi

Research reveals how periodontal bacteria, specifically Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, exacerbate rheumatoid arthritis by activating inflammatory pathways. Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University offer hope for novel treatments to manage RA and other systemic diseases linked to oral health. Link in bio.⁠
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Earn 2 CEUs with The Impact of Dental Probe Wear o

Earn 2 CEUs with The Impact of Dental Probe Wear on Implant Health⁠
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Exploring how colored plastic probe markings may degrade and affect peri-implant tissues during routine dental assessments.⁠
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By Sei J. Kim, DMD, MS, Chandur Wadhwani, BDS, MSD, Jack Ferracane, PhD, Richard O'Brien, BSEE and James A. Katancik, DDS, PhD⁠
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A new report from the Alabama Department of Public

A new report from the Alabama Department of Public Health highlights alarming disparities in dental care access, especially in rural areas. High rates of tooth decay and a shortage of oral health professionals are leaving residents vulnerable, with children and seniors disproportionately affected. Link in bio.⁠
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Innovative sensor positioning solutions enhance de

Innovative sensor positioning solutions enhance dental imaging comfort and accuracy. Read this clinical insights via the link in bio.⁠
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A new study from Umeå University reveals that ind

A new study from Umeå University reveals that individuals with periodontitis have distinct protein profiles in their blood, which could serve as biomarkers for the disease. These findings provide potential pathways for the development of personalized treatments and preventive methods for periodontitis. Link in bio.⁠
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Janice Hurley has helped practices across the coun

Janice Hurley has helped practices across the country increase their profit margins by decreasing their dependency on outside insurance plans. In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management, Janice walks Art through the five things any dental practice must consider before dropping an insurance plan, as well as how to prevent losing patients during the transition.⁠
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Listeners of the podcast are encouraged to email Janice at jhurley@janicehurley.com for a chance to win a free copy of her book, Dental Image Branding: How to Create Optimal Patient Impact.⁠
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