
Having Heart Surgery? Why Good Dental Health Matters
If you’re wondering what your teeth and gums have to do with your heart, here’s some important information to chew on.
September 22, 2016 7:00 AM
Stephen J. Stefanac, D.D.S., M.S., is the senior associate dean and associate dean for Patient Services at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. He is board-certified in oral medicine and teaches both clinical and didactic courses. Stefanac is the author of the textbook Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Dentistry, which is in its third edition and used by many dental schools in the U.S. and internationally.
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If you’re wondering what your teeth and gums have to do with your heart, here’s some important information to chew on.
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