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May brings a focus on prevention, awareness, and the connections that shape long-term health.

In recognition of Stroke Awareness Month, along with National Women’s Health Week (May 11–17), National Nurses Week (May 6 –12) and World No Tobacco Day (May 31), we are reminded that many of today’s most pressing health challenges do not exist in isolation.

The link between oral health and systemic conditions, along with shared risk factors like tobacco use, reinforces the importance of early intervention and coordinated care.

These connections point to a clear opportunity: improving outcomes requires a more integrated, collaborative approach to health.

JOURNALS, REPORTS & WHITE PAPERS

Oral Health and Cardiovascular Disease: A Scientific Statement

American Heart Association

Emerging evidence continues to strengthen the connection between oral health and cardiovascular outcomes, including stroke. This scientific statement highlights how inflammation and periodontal disease may contribute to systemic conditions, reinforcing the importance of prevention and integrated care across disciplines.

Global Tobacco Control and Oral Health Resources

World Health Organization

Tobacco use remains one of the most significant shared risk factors across oral and systemic diseases. The World Health Organization continues to emphasize the role of prevention and policy in reducing tobacco-related harm, particularly as it relates to oral health, cancer, and cardiovascular disease.

More than Just a Toothache: Inflammatory Mechanisms Linking Periodontal Disease to Cardiovascular Disease and the Protective Impact of Cardiorespiratory Fitness

This research highlights how periodontal disease contributes to systemic inflammation and cardiovascular risk, while also pointing to the protective role of cardiorespiratory fitness—reinforcing the connection between oral health and overall health.

The Effect of Personalized Oral Health Education on Oral Hygiene Behavior and Periodontal Health: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review

This study shows that personalized oral health education can significantly improve hygiene behaviors and periodontal outcomes, reinforcing the value of targeted, patient-centered prevention strategies.

AROUND THE WORLD

Oral Health Status of Disadvantaged Populations in Mexico and Dietary Patterns

This study examines oral health outcomes among disadvantaged populations in Mexico, highlighting how dietary patterns may influence overall oral health. The findings reinforce the importance of prevention and addressing social and behavioral factors to improve health outcomes across communities.

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This video explores the rising impact of noncommunicable diseases across the Americas and the role of prevention, risk reduction, and primary care in improving long-term health outcomes.