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Dentistry Blog with Shawn Watson June 2009 Archive

By Shawn Watson, About.com Guide to Dentistry

Cardiologists Encouraged to Examine the Mouth With Periodontists Questioning Heart Health

Wednesday June 3, 2009
After learning about the genetic link between coronary heart disease and gum disease, I speculated that dentists could be sending patient referrals to cardiologists in the future; connecting diagnosed gum ... Read More

New Treatment for Gum Disease Could Soon Be On the Way

Wednesday June 3, 2009
A new line of antibiotics may be on the way for treating gum disease. Researchers from the University of Central Florida (UCF) have discovered that selenium could be the ... Read More
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