Advertising
CareerConnection
Classifieds
Community Activities
Consumer Awareness
Jewel & CE
Media Room
Member Application
Member Benefits
Oral Health Topics
WDA Foundation
Home
Terms of Use
Contact Us
RSS Feeds
|
The WDA launched its "Brush and Floss or Else..." public awareness campaign in 2006 to educate the public about the possible link between periodontal (gum) disease and heart disease and why it's important to brush and floss every day.
|
Gum disease & heart disease Read about periodontal (gum) disease and new scientific evidence that shows its possible link to heart disease. Tips and information are included to help you prevent or minimize your risk of periodontal disease and maintain good oral health. The gum disease-diabetes connection Recent scientific evidence shows a link between periodontal (gum) disease and diabetes. In addition, diabetes has been shown to lead to other dental health complications. Read more about the two-way street between gum disease and diabetes. Tips and information is included about how to keep your gums healthy and manage your diabetes. |
© 2008, WDA Wisconsin Dental Association 6737 W. Washington St. Suite 2360, West Allis, WI 53214 Tel 414-276-4520 Fax 414-276-8431