Romesh Nalliah, PhD, joins Michigan Minds to discuss his research on the impact oral care has on serious heart conditions, indicating how closely related medical and dental health are. Nalliah is a Clinical Professor of Dentistry and the Associate Dean for Patient Services at the U-M School of Dentistry. In recognition of Dental Hygiene Month, Nalliah outlines the importance of including dental care in routine medical care and explains why dentists should be notified of family dental history.

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