LexisNexis: DENTAL SUMMARIES

High-Risk Medical Patients to Benefit From New Delta Dental Coverage. Business View. October 26, 2006

This article talked mainly about a new insurance policy with Delta Dental, however, there were many good statistics and information about overall oral heath. Such as; evidence has shown that early treatment and prevention of oral disease can improve quality of life and prevent premature death. Patients with serious health conditions such as kidney failure, HIV, organ transplant, and stem cell transplant can benefit from having their teeth cleaned professionally to reduce the build-up of bacteria in their mouth: This can help decrease the risk of bacteria getting into their bloodstream. Some research as also shown that an increased frequency of cleanings can help pregnant women give birth to full-term, healthy babies. Cleanings can decrease the risk of gum disease, a condition that causes pre-mature births.

Beyond a Bright Smile. Business Wire. October 20, 2006.

This was an amazing article. There were so many good points made. It reminded me of my days back in the military, doing dental hygiene, counseling my patients! :o) Oh how I miss those days.
Oral health plays a huge role in more than just your gums and teeth, but your overall wellness. Routine dental checkups can help prevent serious health issues such as early detection of oral and throat cancer. One interesting fact that I learned is that 2.5 miliion dorkdays are lost each year due to oral health problems! How crazy is that? Many of these days could have been prevented by routine dental exams.


The Whole Tooth. Sunday Herald Sun. Helen Signy May 28, 2005.

“A bright, white smile looks great, but can also keep your body in tip-top shape.” Helen Signy. Again, this article reitterated that fact that maintaining good oral heath is essential for your general wellbeing. Neglecting your mouth can result in many other illnesses that are otherwilse unexplainable. Dr. Ron Ehrlich said, “A third of your body’s neurology is focused around the mouth. Your mouth is the start of your digestive tract, there are lots of blood vessels and bacteria, and it’s where we get our air supply. If you havfe fillings, their wear may cause you to inhale or swallow the by-products and any infection in the mouth can predispose you to other things.” I think that statement alone said SO MUCH! Many people would never have any idea that there are so many heath issues that can be related to your mouth!