Posts Tagged ‘University of Helsinki’
Study links childhood dental infections to increase heart disease risk
A study has linked childhood dental infections to an increased risk of heart disease in later life. Research conducted as part of The Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study revealed that children that suffer from oral conditions, such as gum disease and decay, are more likely to develop risk factors for strokes and heart attacks […]
New Research Links Endodontic Lesions to Higher Heart Disease Risk
A new study has linked endodontic lesions to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Research conducted by a team at the University of Helsinki revealed that endodontic lesions, known as apical rarefactions, increased the risk of heart disease. The researchers discovered that the more apical rarefactions a person had, the higher their risk of suffering […]
