Posts Tagged ‘Annals of Internal Medicine’
Canadians vote against fluoridated water supplies
Residents in Waterloo, Ontario have voted to stop adding fluoride to water supplies. The decision, which was announced on Tuesday, has been welcomed by anti-fluoride campaigners; however, the news has shocked dentists and the incoming head of the Ontario Dental Association has condemned the decision. Dr Harry Hoediono has criticised the decision, saying that people […]
Invasive dental procedures may increase risk of strokes and heart attacks
A research study has found that invasive dental procedures may increase the risk of strokes and heart attacks. The study, which has recently been published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, concludes that the risk of heart attacks and strokes increases after invasive treatment for gum disease; however, the risk is short-term and experts say […]
