Cognitive Decline Worsens in AD Patients with Gum Disease
Cognitive decline occurs more rapidly when a person with Alzheimer’s disease also has periodontal disease, according to new research published in the journal PLOS One….
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Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis May Start with Pathogens
An oral pathogen that connects periodontal disease with adult rheumatoid arthritis may also influence the progression of the disease in children, according to new research…
P.G. Promotes Progression of Fatty Liver Disease
A common oral pathogen is found substantially more frequently in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, according to recent research published in the journal BMC Gastroenterology….
Bacteria in Umbilical Cord Linked to Preeclampsia
The presence of oral bacteria in the umbilical cord and placenta of pregnant women is significantly associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to recent research…
P. gingivalis Plays a Large Role in Esophageal Cancer
A wealth of recent evidence has linked pathogens of oral origin to specific types of cancer. P. gingivalis specifically has been considerably linked to several…
Periodontal Bacteria Invade the Heart
Periodontal bacteria invade the cardiovascular system to incite inflammation and atherosclerosis, according to recent research published in Circulation. The study examined the effect of polymicrobial…
Oral Bacteria Found in 90% of Unhealthy Heart Valves
Many studies in recent years have investigated the relationship between oral disease and cardiovascular disease. A major focus has been on the most virulent periodontal…
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…
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…