Spit out inflammation with Shirley Gutkowski

Cross Link Radio, health from the eye teeth on down. I’m here to help you understand some of the mysteries of health from the perspective of the oral health care provider, that’s me, Shirley Gutkowski. I’m a clinical dental hygienist. I’m in the prevention mode, helping you keep your health at its optimum by bringing a wide variety of guests with the information you want to know.

Today on Cross Link Radio we'll explore new research published in July Journal of Periodontology. 
C-Reactive Protein, and other markers can be detected using a handy substance in clinical dental hygiene practice - saliva. Why should we? Because periodontal disease is not just a tooth loss disease, it's a system wide disease and contributes to system wide breakdown. Periodontal disease is not inert.

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