The head is closer to the heart than you think

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Dolph Dawson, Director, Graduate Periodontology, UK College of Dentistry KY Smiles Episode 2 On this episode of Kentucky Smiles, Dr. Dolph Dawson shares the important connection between our oral health and our overall general health.  He explains how infections and inflammation in the mouth affect other parts of the body and contribute to chronic and acute illnesses. For more information: Dentistry | UK HealthCare UK Dentistry on Facebook UK Dentistry on Twitter