Cardiovascular

4 ways oral health can protect your heart this Valentine's Day
By Ava Barros
This Valentine's Day, protecting your heart might start with your smile. Here are four ways a consistent oral health regimen benefits your heart.
February 14, 2025
Heart Toothbrush Admin Design
Increased stroke risk may be linked to common mouth germ
By Ava Barros
Streptococcus anginosus, a common germ in the mouth and gut, may be abundant in stroke patients' intestines, according to a preliminary study presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025.
February 11, 2025
Stroke Skull Xray
Flossing may cut the risk of stroke, irregular heartbeats
By Ava Barros
Regular flossing may reduce the risk of stroke and irregular heartbeats, according to a preliminary study set to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025.
February 5, 2025
Flossing Woman
Periodontitis may be linked to thrombotic diseases
By Ava Barros
Periodontitis may contribute to thrombosis by promoting the transmission of bacteria and systemic inflammation thereby affecting cell interactions and coagulation, suggest the findings of a review published in the International Journal of Oral Science.
October 24, 2024
Perio Probe Zlikovec
Controlling this heart condition may rely on gum disease treatment
By Melissa Busch
Patients with this cardiac condition had better outcomes if their gum disease was treated, according to a new study.
April 13, 2024
Heart Damage
BP check at dental clinic saves patient's life
By Ava Barros
A 65-year-old man attended a blood pressure (BP) clinic at a U.K. dental center and was later hospitalized for potentially lifesaving treatment for heart failure. The case report was published in the British Dental Journal.
December 19, 2023
Heart2
Daily brushing could be good for heart health
By Amerigo Allegretto
Daily brushing and flossing not only lead to healthy gums and bright, shiny teeth, but they can protect one's heart, according to research published in the International Journal of Oral Science.
November 1, 2023
Gingipain released by P. gingivalis cleaves VAMP8, thereby inhibiting autophagy through preventing autophagosomes-lysosome fusion, which causes cardiac dysfunction. Image and caption courtesy of the department of cardiovascular medicine at Tokyo Medical Dental University.
Why now is the time to create a vaping policy at your dental practice
By Janice Janssen
With vaping among Gen Z on the rise and more of that generation coming into dental practices, how are you prepared to discuss vaping with your employees and patients?
October 25, 2023
Janice Janssen
Podcast: How dental professionals can help their patients with nicotine addiction
By Kevin Henry
With so many dental patients using nicotine and dental professionals educating their patients on the oral-systemic link, there are opportunities for education and help, says Sherri Warshaw, RDH.
October 13, 2023
Sherri Warshaw, RDH
Dentists ignore ADA blood pressure guide, rarely defer treatment
By Melissa Busch
Dentists rarely adhered to ADA recommendations to defer treating patients who presented with elevated blood pressure levels, according to a study.
September 25, 2023
Blood Pressure
Can a simple saliva test ID CVD risk?
By Will Morton
The early warning signs of cardiovascular disease (CVD) may be gleaned from a simple saliva sample.
August 24, 2023
Man Saliva Sample
Healthy mouth, happy life: Hygienists play key wellness role
By Alicia Murria
Dental hygienists do more than provide instruction on good brushing habits. They are sentinels tasked with detecting oral disease in adults and kids.
April 10, 2023
Alicia Murria, RDH, MS. Image courtesy of Alicia Murria.
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