In today's cosmopolitan urban population, more than 51 percent of those with root canal-treated teeth probably have infection at the tip of their root. This figure represents millions of possible locations of dental infection. According to Dr. Nordquist's research, any source of bacteria with resulting chronic infection (including periodontal disease) in the mouth may potentially lead to heart disease and other systemic diseases. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Nordquist takes you on the journey of decades of study that has led to one of the biggest medical breakthroughs of the past 50 years. In addition to discovering scientific facts and evidence, you will also find practical tips on how to get help from your dentist and how to properly take care of your mouth.About the AuthorDr. William Nordquist is committed to excellence and has practiced dentistry in San Diego, California, since 1973. He received his Bachelor of Science in chemistry from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and worked for Eastman Kodak Company as an organic chemist. He received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD) and Master of Science from the University of Louisville. His Master of Science thesis and research produced many publications relating to surface chemistry of dental enamel and powdered and blocks of fluoro and hydroxyapatite (HA). He completed a general practice residency at the San Diego Naval Regional Medical Center and achieved the rank of lieutenant commander before leaving the Navy and setting up his private practice of dentistry in San Diego in 1976. He is a fellow in the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) and a diplomat in the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry (ABOI). Dr. Nordquist was named the 2008 International Dentist of the Year by the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. Dr. Nordquist is performing ongoing research and a webpage has been created to allow you to follow his work. On this page you will find videos and updates from Dr. Nordquist. The content is easy to access and provides an excellent supplement to this book. To follow Dr. Nordquist's work, visit:http://www.biomedpublishers.com/nordquist Dr. Nordquist's Dental Practice: Implant Dentistry of San Diego2304 6th AvenueSan Diego, California 92101(619) 236-7959http://www.niceteeth.tv