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26% of Americans Aren’t Familiar with Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Nearly 70% of Americans who sleep with a bed partner report that their partner...

Periodontitis May Double Risk of High Blood Pressure

Adults with periodontitis may be significantly more likely to have higher blood pressure than...

Gum Disease Linked to COVID-19 Complications

COVID-19 patients are at least three times more likely to experience complications if they...

Penn Dental Medicine Developing Hypertension Drug

High blood pressure in the lungs’ arteries causes the heart to work extra hard...

Patients With Gum Disease Face Greater Risk of High Blood Pressure

Patients with periodontitis have a greater likelihood for hypertension, according to researchers at the...

There’s No Single Silver Bullet for Improving Oral and Systemic Health

Controversy in the dental profession regarding best practices is common. For example, topics such...

Women With Tooth Loss Face Greater High Blood Pressure Risk

Postmenopausal women who have experienced tooth loss are at higher risk of developing high...

Good Oral Health Improves Blood Pressure Treatment

People who take medication for high blood pressure are more likely to benefit from...

Dentists Need to Spend More Time Addressing Systemic Health

The links between oral diseases and systemic conditions are strong. Seven of the 10...

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...