Posts Tagged ‘heart attack’
Winchester Dentist Launches New Scheme to Install Defibrillators in Dental Surgeries
A dentist from Winchester has joined forces with local medical officials to launch a new scheme to encourage as many dental practices as possible to install a defibrillator. Nick Forster, from St James’ Dental Practice, has teamed up with five colleagues to launch NHS England Scheme for Community Defibrillator’s. With the aim of getting as […]
Dental Team Saves Patient’s Life After He Suffers Heart Attack in the Waiting Room
A dentist and receptionist performed live-saving CPR and used a defibrillator to help a patient who suffered a heart attack at a surgery in Tameside on Monday. Fifty-three year old, Simon Walker, was waiting to see a dentist at Maggie Jackson Independent Dental Hygiene Service in Tameside, when he suffered a heart attack. He fell […]
Tennessee Man Ignored Dental Issues Nearly Costing Him His Life
A man from Knoxville, Tennessee almost died after several warnings from his dentist. John Roth, aged 70, suffered a severe stroke last year, which almost cost him his life. The stroke occurred after he had received several warnings from his dentist that his oral health had severely deteriorated. He stated he was having a drink […]
Ignoring oral health could lead to fatal blood clotting
Numerous research studies have found a link between poor oral health and serious health conditions, including heart disease; however, the reason why not brushing the teeth causes heart attacks has been something of a mystery until now. New research by a scientist at Bristol University has found that bacteria in the mouth can escape into […]
Daily brushing could save your life
A study has revealed that brushing teeth twice daily could ward off a heart attack. The link between gum disease and heart disease has recently been confirmed in numerous research studies, but this is the only project to link a healthy heart directly with daily teeth cleaning. The study discovered people who brush their teeth […]
