Diabetes

Link Between Diabetes and Inflammation Identified

More than 30 million Americans have diabetes, according to the University of Maryland School...

Sleep Apnea Increases Blood Pressure and More

Sleep apnea can increase blood sugar and fat levels, stress hormones, and blood pressure,...

Diabetes Affects the Oral Microbiome and Fosters Periodontitis

Four years ago, the European Federation of Periodontology and the American Academy of Periodontology...

Antibiotics Deemed Unnecessary for Healthy Dental Implant Patients

Dental implants are becoming more commonplace in prosthodontic treatment. In fact, the American Academy...

Obstructive Sleep Apnea May Increase Risk of Pregnancy Complications

Women with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) appear to be at greater risk of serious...

Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea Hits Inner-City Children the Hardest

Pediatric severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is most common among inner-city African-American children from...

A Sugar Tax Could Improve Oral Health

Sugary drinks are repeatedly named as one of the biggest culprits when it comes...

Vital Signs Should Be Monitored During Dental Procedures

It seems like dentists already have lots to do during typical procedures. Yet the...

How to Introduce the Importance of the Oral-Systemic Link to Your Patients

Drs. Brad Bale, Amy Doneen, and David Vigerust stated in a recent study published...

Some Oral Bacteria Reduce Risk of Diabetes

As researchers continue to plumb the links between the oral microbiome and systemic illnesses...