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New Study Finds Link Between Poor Oral Health and Severity of COVID-19

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A study recently published in the Journal of Periodontology has found an association between poor periodontal health and severity of COVID-19 illness. The post New Study Finds Link Between Poor Oral Health and Severity of COVID-19 appeared first on Dimensions of Dental Hygiene.

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The Case for a Medicare Dental Benefit

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The reason to include dental coverage in Medicare is simple: oral healthcare is healthcare. Wide-Ranging Impact of Poor Oral Health. Poor oral health has a direct link to higher risks of chronic illnesses, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and more.

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Possible Link Between COVID-19 Severity and Periodontal Health

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Now comes information from a new study that indicates periodontal health, or lack thereof, can lead to adverse COVID-19 outcomes. When you think about it logically, if a person is suffering from severe untreated periodontal disease, they have a chronic infection that their body is constantly working to contain.