Montecito Dental- Dr. Heddamarie UT Hart

11/15/2025

Happy 10th anniversary ! We are so excited for many more years to celebrate. Thank you for all you guys do for our dental community. . ♥️ 🥳 Robert Hart

11/11/2025

Thank you to our veterans today and always!

11/06/2025

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween, dental assistants! 👻🦇🧟‍♀️

10/30/2025

Cavities and gum disease may nearly double stroke risk, new research finds.

A new study published in Neurology Open Access — the official journal of the American Academy of Neurology — found that people with both dental cavities and gum disease had an 86% higher risk of ischemic stroke compared to those with healthy mouths.

Researchers analyzed data from nearly 6,000 adults over two decades, showing that untreated decay and gum inflammation may create a chronic inflammatory burden that damages brain blood vessels and increases stroke risk.

The findings reinforce growing evidence that oral infections can affect the entire body. Bacteria and inflammatory toxins from diseased gums and decayed teeth can enter the bloodstream, triggering vascular inflammation and clot formation.

The study also noted that regular dental check-ups and professional cleanings reduced the likelihood of having both conditions by 81% — proving that maintaining oral health may also protect the brain and heart.

🧾 Journal Reference: Stefanie Wood et al. Combined Influence of Dental Caries and Periodontal Disease on Ischemic Stroke Risk. Neurology Open Access, 2025; 1(4). DOI: 10.1212/WN9.0000000000000036

10/27/2025

09/24/2025

In the mid-1800s, Lucy Beaman Hobbs faced rejection after rejection — medical and dental schools simply told her “no” because of her gender.

Instead of giving up, she studied privately, opened her own practice, and quickly earned respect from patients and peers. Her determination finally forced the Ohio College of Dental Surgery to admit her, and in 1866 she became the first woman in America to earn a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.

Lucy’s courage reshaped dentistry. By the early 1900s, nearly a thousand women had followed her path. Today, her name remains a symbol of resilience and progress — a reminder that barriers exist only until someone breaks them.

09/01/2025