New research reveals strong links between gum disease and heart problems. Plaque buildup in gums may signal increased ...

A review by the American Heart Association Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Committee strengthens the case that keeping our ...

There is increasing evidence that gum disease is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events, including heart ...

Research reveals that having cavities and gum disease dramatically increases your risk of potentially fatal health events.

Researchers report that elevated levels of the oral bacteria Fusobacterium nucleatum may be linked with greater disability in people with MS.

Scientists are uncovering a surprising way to influence bacteria—not by killing them, but by changing how they communicate.

Scientists found that having both gum disease and cavities was associated with a sharply higher risk of stroke and heart problems. Regular dental care may be an easy, overlooked way to protect not ...

Smaller dogs have an increased incidence of periodontal disease, explains Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC, a veterinary dental specialist.

Scientists have been obsessed with finding the origin of Alzheimer's disease for decades. We know that it occurs because ...

Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC, discusses the importance of dental care for senior pets, addressing periodontal disease, stomatitis, and tooth resorption.