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Fusobacterium nucleatum: How a Gum Bacterium May Accelerate Heart Disease
Discover how gum bacterium Fusobacterium nucleatum fuels artery plaque, inflammation, and heart disease risk by disrupting immunity and cholesterol.
Dr. Erika Du Mond
Sep 263 min read


Porphyromonas gingivalis: Virulence Factors & Its Impact on Gum and Heart Health
Discover how Porphyromonas gingivalis drives gum disease and raises heart risk through biofilms, inflammation, and bloodstream spread.
Dr. Erika Du Mond
Sep 263 min read


The Mouth–Body Connection: Linking Oral Health to the Heart, Brain, Gut, and More
Discover the mouth-body connection: how oral health impacts the heart, brain, gut, sleep, and cancer risk — and how whole-body dentistry supports wellness.
Dr. Erika Du Mond
Sep 263 min read


From Correlation to Causation: The Impact of Oral Pathogens on Overall Health
Discover how oral pathogens like Porphyromonas gingivalis and Fusobacterium nucleatum may shift from correlation to causation in systemic disease, and how salivary testing reveals key links between oral and overall health.
Dr. Erika Du Mond
Sep 262 min read


Oral Bacteria and Cancer
Explore how oral bacteria such as Porphyromonas gingivalis and Fusobacterium nucleatum may contribute to cancer risk through inflammation and cell changes.
Sarah E. Whitmore, Richard J. Lamont
Sep 264 min read
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