Oral-Systemic Link

Tooth loss may be linked to depression
By Ava Barros
Patients with tooth loss may benefit from cognitive evaluation and interventions.
December 5, 2025
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Root canals may reduce heart disease, diabetes
By Ava Barros
Successful root canal therapy may be linked to better glucose control, short-term improvements in cholesterol, and decreased inflammation markers.
November 26, 2025
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Give feedback on early detection of oral cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA Living Guideline Program is seeking feedback about its oral cancer early detection recommendations.
November 19, 2025
Mouth Dental Mirror New Africa
How dentists can spot patients with cardiovascular risks
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Heart Association Healthy Smiles, Healthy Hearts initiative, with Delta Dental of California, creates a standard of care for heart health screening in the oral healthcare setting.
November 18, 2025
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Texas dental school to study oral cancer pain management
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
University of Texas at San Antonio School of Dentistry researchers have received three U.S. National Institutes of Health grants totaling $6 million.
November 17, 2025
Woman Lab Microscope
Periodontitis may subtly damage the brain
By Ava Barros
People with gum disease may be more likely to have cerebral small vessel disease, a neurological condition with an increased risk of stroke and dementia.
November 12, 2025
Brain Stroke Samunella
Caries, gum disease may be tied to increased stroke risk
By Ava Barros
Merging dental care into routine medical assessments and promoting good hygiene habits may reduce stroke risk across the population, a study suggests.
November 10, 2025
Brain Stroke 400
SimplyTest launches saliva-based HPV test
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
SimplyTest’s oral HPV test offers an alternative to visual or swab-based tests and can identify multiple high-risk HPV types.
November 4, 2025
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MS linked to specific oral microbiome
By Ava Barros
An altered oral microbiome and metabolites may be a factor in the development of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS), suggests a study.
November 4, 2025
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HPV may be linked to oral leukoplakia
By Ava Barros
Oral HPV infection may be linked to oral leukoplakia, a potentially cancerous condition appearing as white patches in the mouth.
November 3, 2025
Oral Leukoplakia Dirk 400
Want to live? Maybe keep your teeth
By Melissa Busch
The risk of all-cause death appeared to rise significantly with the rapid progression of tooth loss, according to a study.
October 28, 2025
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Higher dental caries may be linked to cardiovascular risk
By Ava Barros
The decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) index may predict cardiovascular disease risk, according to recent research.
October 23, 2025
Older Woman Dentist
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