Oral Pathogens Activate T-Cells to Worsen Rheumatoid Arthritis
The connection between periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis has become a hot topic among oral-systemic health researchers. And yet, while there is clearly a connection…
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P. gingivalis Increases “Obesity Hormone”
New research brings more light to an unexplained link between periodontal disease, obesity, and diabetes. The study, published in the Journal of Periodontology, examined the association between…
Bacterial Burden Differs Between Diabetic & Non-Diabetic Patients
The bacteria involved in periodontitis is different between diabetic and non-diabetic patients, according to a new study published in the Journal of Investigative and Clinical…
Oral Pathogen Found in Pancreatic Cancer Tissue
A prominent oral pathogen has been detected in cancerous pancreatic tissue, according to a recent study in the journal Oncotarget. Researchers found that Fusobacterium nucleatum…
P. gingivalis Increases Aggressiveness of Oral Cancer
Many studies have found a relationship between periodontal disease and various types of cancers throughout the body. However, a new study in Tumor Biology is…
Salivary Diagnostics: A Game Changer?
A mountain of research has proved time and time again what dentists have been noticing for years: oral health is inexorably linked to overall health…
Curcumin Inhibits Oral Biofilm Growth
New research from Japan suggests curcumin might play a significant role in reducing the growth of oral pathogens due to its natural antibacterial properties. Results…
High Lp-PLA2 Doubles Risk for Alzheimer’s
Researchers in Texas have just released groundbreaking new information about inflammatory biomarkers and their relationship to Alzheimer’s disease.Their results were published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia….
Low Vitamin D Speeds Up Cognitive Decline
A recent research paper shows that older adults who have low Vitamin D levels may experience cognitive decline at a much faster rate than people…
P. Gingivalis Affects Atherosclerosis on a Molecular Level
A new study published in Infection and Immunity has shed more light on the relationship between periodontal disease and atherosclerosis. This study shows that gingipains,…