October puts spotlight on dental hygiene

Fall is upon us. The weather is cooling down. It’s time to put the spotlight on Dental Hygiene Awareness Month – which the nation observes every October. At The Dental Medical Convergence, we’re advocating to spotlight oral health every day. We’re happy to use this month to highlight why oral health matters. We often share research showing how oral health connects to overall health.

Why regular trips to the dentist can benefit your overall health

Visiting the dentist isn’t just about checking on the health of your teeth and gums. It can benefit your overall health, too. After all, the mouth and body are connected.

Research from the Mayo Clinic shows poor oral health can contribute to certain diseases, such as endocarditis, cardiovascular disease, pregnancy and birth complications, and pneumonia. That’s why The Dental Medical Convergence is working to educate families, dentists, and physicians on the link between oral health and overall health.

Nonprofit educates Golden Triangle Kiwanis Club on oral health’s impact on overall health

The Dental Medical Convergence shared important information with members of the Golden Triangle Kiwanis Club at their monthly meeting in August. Dr. Chuck Reinertsen, retired dentist and founder of The Dental Medical Convergence, talked to the club about the surprising connection between oral health and overall health. Speaking engagements like this are one of the ways the nonprofit is working to educate families and the medical community.