Diabetes and Oral Health

Diabetes and Oral Health

Patients with diabetes are usually poorly informed about the relationship between periodontitis and diabetes. Therefore, health care providers of patients with diabetes should be aware of this link and inform their patients about the need for good oral health....
Cardiovascular and Oral Health

Cardiovascular and Oral Health

“We need to stop treating oral health as just cosmetic — it’s cardiovascular, systemic, and lifesaving.” Here’s a breakdown of why the connection exists and how oral health impacts cardiovascular health — with actionable steps. 1. Why there is a connection The...