By Arthur Kezian
Whether you are a dental professional, a dental copywriter or simply a dentist, by now you must have already heard of the hot debate about the research that periodontal disease is not linked to heart disease. It was published by the American heart association. Dr. Kezian and staff together with other medical professionals from across the country are debating the fact that this new research has significant affect on many widely accepted theories especially those of oral systematic health (including the correlation between heart health and gum health).
· The American Heart association finally published its conclusions from the study that included top names in the medical industry. Following this publication NPR also decided to follow along as they published the same findings on the internet. The conclusions that were drawn suggest that the link between heart disease and gum disease has to do more with your health choices and lifestyle and not as a result of the effects of gum inflammation and infection as previously thought to be.
· Following the close scrutiny and review of evidence, the panel of experts working on the research deduced that it is still the same lifestyle choices such as obesity and smoking that are to blame for the incidence leading to gum disease. This is especially for patients already suffering from heart problem and related ailments or health complications. In fact, the idea of inflammation present in gum disease inflaming the arteries and other structures of the heart was rebuked by the panel of researchers. The America Heart Association also came to a conclusion that there was not enough evidence to support the claim that oral bacteria was attached to plaques of fatty deposits in the cardio vascular system.
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AHA’s studies strongly support the advocacy efforts of the association as well as that of its members mainly because they are all working towards providing the best health care services not only to patients but also every other person in need of the same health services throughout the whole country. In fact, from the AHA’s website it is very easy to find out more about the research as well as further analysis of all important and emerging trends related to health care and heart disease. AHA also sponsors research policy especially in areas of provider payments, hospitals with limited service as well as the cost of health care, technology and other topics in order to make it easier for members and policy makers to understand issues critical to health care in hospitals.
· Hospital and health Trends: each year AHA releases a series of reports relating to hospital trends and information on health. Dr. Kezian and staff take pride in spreading the awareness among the masses. This features data from different independent sources including the AHA annual survey. This report is usually made available through the trend watch chart book. Any other reports related to the same are released throughout the year touching on issues such as workforce shortage, ED diversions, health care costs, disaster preparedness and other topics that are of significance in the field of health care.· AHA Policy Research: involves examining of some of the key issues especially those related to policy making processes. Prominently featuring is the trend watch series: a periodic publication about gum disease that serves to report on the latest trend and developments that affect hospitals and the health care system in general.
All said and done about heart disease, but the fact remains that there are many eyebrows being raised about the recent research! In case of anything feel free make your voice heard by sharing your opinions with Dr. Kezian.
-N.S.
