Postmenopausal women who have experienced loss of all teeth are at higher risk of developing high blood pressure, according to a University at Buffalo study published Dec. 4 in the American Journal of Hypertension. Multiple studies have suggested an association between periodontal disease and tooth loss with hypertension, but the relationship with time remains unclear … Read more
People with high blood pressure taking medication for their condition are more likely to benefit from the therapy if they have good oral health, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension. Findings of the analysis, based on a review of medical and dental exam records of more than 3,600 people with high … Read more
From Medical News Today New research suggests that gum disease carries a higher risk of causing a stroke thandiabetes, and its impact is nearly the equivalent of high blood pressure as a major cause of strokes. High blood pressure (hypertension) and diabetes (diabetes mellitus) are widely recognised as major risks which contribute to non-fatal strokes (ischemic strokes). In recent years there … Read more
TORONTO, Jan. 21 /PRNewswire/ – Biosign Technologies Inc. (TSXV: BIO) and bioAnalytics Inc. announced today that the Dental Health Group in Burlington, Ontario, has deployed the HeartFriendly Dentist™ program, which utilizes the UFIT®TEN-10 Health Monitor. “Our mandate for the HeartFriendly™ Dentist program is to support patient health and help improve vital sign testing in dental care,” stated Steve Colivas,President of bioAnalytics. … Read more