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September 8, 2009, Scottsdale, Ariz. -- The Arizona Dental Association (AzDA) reminds all citizens that even in an uncertain economy where budgets are tight and fear may be guiding spending decisions, it is vitally important to maintain your overall health – especially your oral health by visiting your dentist at least twice a year.

According to Donald Simpson, DDS, General Dentist from Sierra Vista and current President of the Arizona Dental Association, “A great deal of research showing the link between oral health and overall health has been released over the past several years and studies have shown that oral bacteria can, and typically do, enter the bloodstream. So, as the bacteria are undermining the health of the mouth causing tooth decay and bone disease, they may also be contributing to build-up in the coronary arteries and causing other damage as well. Untreated oral conditions can actually lead to heart attack, stroke, and contribute to the progression of other maladies such as osteoporosis, pregnancy problems, diabetes, and respiratory diseases.”

The Arizona Dental Association offers a free service that refers patients to local member dentists throughout the entire state. Arizona citizens can access it online at http://www.azda.org/public/Find-A-Dentist/findAdentist.asp or by phoning (480) 344-5777 ext. 300.

“Prevention is one of the keys to overall health,” concluded Dr. Simpson, “and your dentist can be your first line of defense for early detection. Even if you are worried about finances, you should not neglect your oral health. You not only risk having to spend much more down the road to fix a small problem that has now become a big one. Dental disease does not heal itself. Neglecting it may mean the difference between life and death.”

Dr. Donald Simpson is available for interviews through the Arizona Dental Association (contact information above).

We invite you to submit questions, feedback and suggestions. Contact us here

Board of Trustees 2009-2010
 Donald C Simpson, DDS, President
 Mark B Hughes, DDS, Pres-Elect
 Bryan J Shanahan, DDS, Vice-Pres
 Gregory M Pafford, DDS, Secretary
 E H Todd Hellwig, DMD, Treasurer
 Regina E Cobb, DDS, Past Pres
 Roger A Briggs, DDS, Trustee
 Edward C Carlson, DMD, Trustee
 David S Dodell, DMD, Trustee
 Richard T Haft, DDS, Trustee
 Charles J Lucero, DDS, Trustee
 Thomas W Turnbull, DDS, Trustee
 Lisa A Lear, DDS, Speaker
 Robert S Roda, DDS, Ex-Officio

Council on Communications 2009-2010
 Jerry P Sparks, DDS, Chair
 Robert L Baker, DMD
 Brien V Harvey, DDS
 J Stanley Reidhead, DDS
 Kirk J Robertson, DMD
 Robert S Roda, DDS
 Steven E Smith, DDS
 Nathaniel N Urquhart, DMD
 Kyong H Yi, DMD


 

Quick Contact Info:
  3193 N. Drinkwater Blvd.
  Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (Map)
  (480) 344-5777
  Toll-Free (800) 866-2732
  Fax (480) 344-1442