Root Canal Treatment Makes Global Headlines

20 January 2026

BES council member, Dr Sadia Niazi, highlights the beneficial Impact of Successful Endodontic Treatment on general health in an article published in the Journal of Translational Medicine. 
Through this study, root canal treatment received global media coverage, making headlines on over 800 news outlets worldwide (including The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Washington Post, Fox News, Everyday Health, ConSalud.es), highlighting the potential of Endodontic treatment to protect against diabetes and heart disease. It provides robust evidence to debunk myths and misinformation surrounding root canal treatment and reinforces the urgent call for integrated care: No Health Without Oral Health.

Read the full study: Journal of Translational Medicine (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41250096/) 

Journal of Translational Medicine: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41250096/
The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/nov/18/root-canal-treatment-could-significantly-lower-blood-sugar-levels-study-suggests
The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/11/18/how-root-canal-cut-heart-disease-risk
The Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2025/11/20/root-canal-heart-disease-diabetes/
Fox News: https://www.foxnews.com/health/root-canals-may-do-more-than-save-teeth-could-boost-overall-health-study-finds
Everyday Health: https://www.everydayhealth.com/dental-oral-health/root-canals-may-lower-risk-of-heart-disease-diabetes/
ConSalud.es: https://www.consalud.es/dentalia/profesionales-dental/la-endodoncia-se-integra-en-la-salud-preventiva-se-ignora-el-impacto-sistemico-de-la-infeccion-dental.html
AAE: https://www.aae.org/specialty/beyond-the-tooth-how-endodontic-treatment-may-improve-systemic-metabolic-health/

 

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