"We all think that cholesterol is important to heart
disease. The health of your gums is a more important
predictor of whether you will have a heart attack or not."
-Mehmet C. Oz, Director, Cardiovascular Institute,
Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New
York. Good Morning America 12-15-2008
"In a study of more than 51,000 male doctors, the men
with a history of gum disease were at a 64% higher risk
for pancreatic cancer, compared with those with healthy
mouths."
- The Wall Street Journal, January 23, 2007