Diabetics with Gum Disease at Higher Risk for Hospitalization
A recent study presented by the American Association of Dental Research (AADR) set out to determine whether or not treatment for periodontal disease had any effect on the number of times diabetics were admitted to the hospital. Over a three year span, the medical costs for diabetics with periodontal disease were compared by those who [...]
Rising Trend: Preschoolers in ER for Extensive Tooth Decay
As you may have heard, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of ER visits from the U.S. public (especially among young children) who need immediate care for extensive dental issues due to poor oral hygiene. [1] As a result, patients as young as four- or five-years-old are now being seen in operating rooms [...]
