Periodontal Disease Linked to Amyloid Accumulation in the Brain
Elderly people with periodontal disease are more likely to have amyloid beta accumulation in the brain, according to a study published in Neurobiology of Aging….
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Does Metabolic Syndrome Worsen Periodontitis?
There may be an inflammatory link between obesity and periodontal inflammation and bone loss, according to a new study published in the Journal of Dental…
Gum Disease Quadruples Kidney Disease Risk for African Americans
New research presented at the American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week suggests that African Americans with gum disease may be at a significantly higher risk…
Pathogens Contribute to Aortic Aneurysms
When it comes to oral health and cardiovascular disease, there is much research that indicates a significant connection. Oral pathogens have been implicated time and…
Telomeres: The Secret to the Fountain of Youth?
What if the road to the Fountain of Youth began in the mouth? Researchers in London have found a link between periodontitis, oxidative stress, and…
Insulin Resistance a Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s
A lot of progress has been made in recent months with regard to Alzheimer’s disease research—from a significant connection between heart disease and dementias to…
The Enzyme That Links Gum Disease & Rheumatoid Arthritis
A study published in PLoS ONE Pathogens appears to have found the mechanism by which periodontal bacterium P. gingivalis worsens rheumatoid arthritis. Periodontal disease and…
Is Taking Fish Oil Good for Your Mouth?
Your heart-healthy regimen may also help stave away the effects of gum disease, according to a new study in the Journal of Dental Research. The…
5 Ways Gum Disease Influences Alzheimer’s
A surge of recent research links periodontal disease and Alzheimer’s disease to the extent that periodontal disease is now being considered a risk factor for…
Oral Infection: A Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s Disease
Oral infections are being considered a potential risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, according to a January 2014 study published in the Faculty Dental Journal. According…