It is shocking that physicians and dentists seldom investigate the possible presence of other focal infection sources as part of their preoperative bacterial endocarditis prevention programs. Patients must be examined to determine the presence of any infected teeth,gums,tonsil tags or other possible sources of focal infection.

Then, too, in view of Dr. Price's work, patients should be queried about any past root canal treated teeth, as they may not only be a factor in the current disease problem, but could actually be a cause of it. Martin H. Fischer, M.D.,a prolific writer of medical books during the 1940s,had this to say:

"Focal infection started in a tooth is obviously no trivial matter! From it are destined to flow into the periphery (other gland, organs and tissues) what amounts to unexpected and acute orchronic invalidism at the best; at the worst, death."

Perhaps now we can truly evaluate how unfortunate it was Dr. Price's research was covered up and buried all these years. When you think of all the excellent research accomplished by those mentioned in this chapter, it might lead you to think this subject is now clarified and out in the open. However, the fact is only a handful of dentists in the country have any knowledge about Dr. Weston Price's work. Although recent studies have been published in scientific journals, I dare say very few dentists or physicians in the country have read or know anything about their content.

Of course, both dentists and physcians are familiar with the risks causing endocarditis by way of dental treatment, but for most health professionals this book will probably be their first introduction to the phenomenal extent of the focal infection problem.

It has not been uncommon in the history of medicine for a major advance in the cure of disease to be buried for long periods of time as a result of controversy.

When the theoies behind a research endeavor become "dated," the inevitable question arieses as to what follow-up studies have confirmed the original premises. In Dr. Price's case there have been many; since then, 15 key studies are listed.

Dr. Milton I. Rosenau, professor of Preventive Medicine, Harvard Medical School, did many experiments using dogs and other animals. A good example was transferring the ulcerative colitis of a patient to several kind of animals. Colleagues at the time criticized his finding streptococcus the most common bacteria involved in degenerative disease, but it confirmed Dr. Price's discoveries and still holds true today.

About author: Dr. George Meinig,D.D.S.,F.A.C.D. is a Founder of the Association of Root Canal Specialists Discovers Evidence That Root Canals Damage Your Health Learn What to Do. Learn how Dr. George Meinig discovered that a meticulous 25 year research program, conducted by Weston A. Price, DDS, under the auspices of the American Dental Association's Research Institute, was buried by disbelievers of the focal infection theory. Along the way, Dr. Meinig has received many recognition citatons and awards, both Nationally and internationally. For further information: Visit:http://www.1stultimategumsolution.com Edited and prepared by Sung Lee, alternate author

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