Dental diseases are the most widespread non-communicable diseases on Earth: the World Health Organization said it repeatedly. And yet, it’s still flying under the radar. A staggering 1 billion people ...

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

Macy Alcido is a former writer for Forbes Health, based in New York City. She discovered her love for health reporting while attending the Columbia Journalism School, and has since contributed ...

Delayed recognition of severe dental diseases contributed to diagnostic uncertainty, rapid sepsis progression, and heart ...

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

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 ...

Oral health has an image problem. It’s often dismissed as an afterthought, inconvenience, or cosmetic procedure, a noticeable difference to how we prevent heart disease with wide-scale public ...

New research reveals a startling link between poor oral health and increased stroke risk. Gum disease and cavities, often ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Periodontal disease is the most common dental disease in dogs and cats, caused by dental plaque and tartar. The ...

Dental disease is incredibly common in pets, and most owners don’t realize its severity. Bad breath isn’t just “dog breath”; it’s often the first (and only) sign of active dental disease. Periodontal ...