Cardiovascular

Childhood oral health linked to elevated atherosclerosis risk in adults

By Melissa Busch

Childhood oral health may be linked to a heightened risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in adulthood.

January 14, 2026

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Time for a dental care protocol for heart transplant patients?

Severe gum disease was linked to a higher risk of sepsis in heart transplant patients.

December 12, 2025

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Root canals may reduce heart disease, diabetes

Successful root canal therapy may be linked to better glucose control, short-term improvements in cholesterol, and decreased inflammation markers.

November 26, 2025

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How dentists can spot patients with cardiovascular risks

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Heart Association Healthy Smiles, Healthy Hearts initiative, with Delta Dental of California, creates a standard of care for heart health screening in the oral healthcare setting.

November 18, 2025

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Higher dental caries may be linked to cardiovascular risk

The decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) index may predict cardiovascular disease risk, according to recent research.

October 23, 2025

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Are high blood pressure drugs the key to caries reduction?

By Melissa Busch

Some antihypertensive drugs may reduce the risk of dental caries, according to a study.

October 20, 2025

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Gum disease may increase risk of CKM syndrome

Gum disease may raise the risk of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, underscoring the need to include oral health in cardiometabolic care, a new study finds.

September 10, 2025

Apical periodontitis may be a risk factor for heart problems

Research published in the Journal of Dentistry suggests apical periodontitis may raise the risk of cardiovascular disease, underscoring the importance of treating endodontic infections to lower one's cardiometabolic risk.

July 17, 2025

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Can heart disease be seen on dental CBCTs? A study is in the works.

Stony Brook University researchers have received a grant to study whether routine dental cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans help detect early signs of heart disease.

July 1, 2025

Why toothbrushing may do the whole body good

Consistent toothbrushing may reduce the risk of chronic diseases, highlighting its potential as a simple yet powerful contributor to systemic health.

June 23, 2025

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Gum disease germ may be linked to heart rhythm disorder

The spread of a certain gum disease bacterium to the heart may exacerbate atrial fibrillation, according to a news release dated May 9.

May 19, 2025

Gum disease may hammer heart attack patients

By Melissa Busch

Periodontal disease may be a comorbidity in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction heart attacks, according to a large U.S. study.

May 15, 2025

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