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The Dental Connection

There is a connection between your oral and total health.

• People with diabetes and cardiovascular disease are more vulnerable to oral infections like periodontal disease, often characterized by bleeding gums and bad breath.
• People with gum disease are now known to be at higher risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
• Keeping your dental visits regular may help you control your blood glucose.
• Ask for a PLAC test (The test for Lp_PLA2) – this adds to risk prediction of coronary events.

For optimal overall health, regular dental care is vital.

The EMMC Team

PRESENTATIONS

“Oral Health and Systemic Involvement – The Connection is Inflammation” 10/5/05. Power Point Presentation (1.25MB)

FURTHER READING

MEDIA

1. Triage “The Promise Periodontal Medicine May Hold for Systemic Health” – June 2005 issue
2. Diabetes Self-Management “Dental Care For Older People”-July/August 2005 issue
3. Diabetes Self-Management “Guarding Your Dental Health” –Jan/Feb 1998 issue

RESEARCH JOURNALS

1. Journal of Periodontology “Systemic release of endotoxins induced by gentle mastication: association with periodontitis severity.” – Jan 2002
2. American Journal of Periodontology “Further Evidence of the association between periodontal conditions and coronary artery disease.” – Sep 2004 issue
3. American Heart Journal “Multiple infections in carotid atherosclerotic plaques” – Nov 1999 issue
4. Circulation “Periodontal microbiota and carotid intima-media thickness; the Oral Infections and Vascular Disease Epidemiology Study.” - 2005
5. Stroke “Inflammation and infections as risk factors for ischemic stroke.” – 2003
6. Cardiovascular Risk “ Periodontal Disease and Risk of Fatal Coronary Heart and Cerebrovascular Diseases.” - 1999

STATISTICS

Epidemiological Statistics

1.5 to 4 fold increased risk for heart disease in people with periodontal disease
85% of heart attack patients studied had periodontal disease compared to 29% of people with no heart problems

Microbiological Evidence

55% of atheromas examined contained P. gingivitis or S. sanquis

RESOURCES

EMMC Worksheets and Handouts - Vascular Protection, Vitamin D
EMMC Collaboration Sheet
EMMC Diabetes Guidelines
EMMC Hypothyroid Symptoms and Testing
EMMC Osteoporosis Screening and Tips

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