Medical History Mysteries: Step away from the Valentine's chocolate: Diabetes and oral health

Feb. 4, 2021
In this episode of Medical History Mysteries, Drs. Tom Viola and Pamela Maragliano-Muniz talk about the widespread health effects of eating all that Valentine’s chocolate.

Valentine’s Day is here, but binge-eating all that chocolate isn’t such a good idea. In this episode of Medical History Mysteries, Drs. Tom Viola and Pam Maragliano-Muniz talk about what’s really at stake with candy consumption from an oral-systemic viewpoint.

Editor’s note: This article first appeared in Through the Loupes newsletter, a publication of the Endeavor Business Media Dental Group. Read more articles and subscribe to Through the Loupes.

About the Author

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD, is the chief editor of DentistryIQ and editorial co-director of Through the Loupes. Based in Salem, Massachusetts, Dr. Maragliano-Muniz began her clinical career as a dental hygienist. She went on to attend Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she earned her doctorate in dental medicine. She then attended the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dental Medicine, where she became board-certified in prosthodontics. Dr. Maragliano-Muniz owns a private practice, Salem Dental Arts, and lectures on a variety of clinical topics. You may contact her at [email protected].

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