09/03/2026
Did you miss this one from the Advancing Dentistry Blog? The mouth is a window into the rest of the body, and the evidence keeps pointing the same direction. Periodontal inflammation has been linked to cardiovascular disease, complicated glycemic control in diabetes, respiratory infection, pregnancy complications, and emerging questions around cognitive decline.
For clinicians, that reframes the recall appointment. A bleeding index isn't only a periodontal finding. It's often the earliest visible sign a patient's physician hasn't seen yet.
Worth a re-read: https://addent.com/the-vital-connection-between-oral-and-systemic-health/