heart disease

Root canal treatment linked with reduced heart disease and diabetes risk

Root canal treatment has been found to reduce inflammation that leads to heart disease and improve blood sugar and cholesterol…

Dentistry

Catch up with this week’s dental news – 27 July 2024

It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…

Dentistry

Death by heart disease 66% more likely after tooth loss, study says

People who have lost multiple teeth are two thirds more likely to die from heart disease, according to a new…

Dentistry

Vaping could increase heart failure by 19%, study says

New research investigates the link between vaping and heart failure, with one in five participants who vaped going on to…

Dentistry

Plant-based diets may cut diabetes and heart disease risk, study shows

Replacing meat and dairy with plant-based foods has been linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular diseases and type 2…

Dentistry

Flexible working found to improve heart health

Increased flexible working may improve cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of heart disease by the equivalent of five to…

Health & research

Tooth brushing habits linked to risk of heart disease

According to a new American study, brushing your teeth for two minutes twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste can…

Oral health

Untreated tooth infections increase heart disease risk

A new study has found that undetected tooth infections could increase the risk of heart disease by almost three times.…

Oral health

Endodontic lesions linked to heart disease

New research has linked endodontic lesions to cardiovascular disease. The study, published online ahead of print in the Journal of Dental Research,…

Endodontics