| Have you heard that the mouth is the "Gateway to the Body" and that a "Healthy Mouth" often reflects a "Healthy Body"? What are the links between periodontal "gum" disease and heart attacks and other systemic diseases? Do you have questions regarding dental care? Are you have difficulty getting dental care? | | abc27 teamed up with the Harrisburg Area Dental Society to discuss issues pertaining to dental care including correlations between dental and medical problems. We focused on how it relates to "gum" disease, what Harrisburg Area Dental Society dentists are doing to improve access to dental care, how fluoride legislation would help prevent dental decay and infections, how soda can contribute to dental problems, and cancer of the mouth. | | A panel of dentists from the Harrisburg Area Dental Society answered your questions in our studio. You are invited to view the dental show on our web site here at abc27. In case you missed it, please check out the entire show on the right of this page. When the first segment is finished, click on the second one to continue. | | The mission of the Harrisburg Area Dental Society shall be to support the opportunity for optimal dental health, promote programs to improve the availability and quality of dental care, preserve ethical conduct, defend the doctor-patient relationship and educate the public while representing the interests and independence of the dental profession. | | |
