Oral-Systemic Link

Periodontitis may be linked to leading cause of stroke

By Melissa Busch

Gum disease may be associated with cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD), a leading cause of stroke, in patients with ischemic stroke, according to a new study.

December 10, 2024

Oral germs in pregnant women linked to mental health symptoms

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Certain oral bacteria and their levels in the microbiome of pregnant women may be linked to stress, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The study was published in BMJ Mental Health.

December 9, 2024

Bone density may be linked to caries

By Ava Barros

Monitoring bone mineral density (BMD) alongside proper oral healthcare may address the potential bidirectional link between BMD and caries, according to a study recently published in Scientific Reports.

December 5, 2024

Factors that may affect head, neck cancer survival

By Ava Barros

Low dental health-related quality of life at the time of head and neck cancer diagnosis may be associated with worse survival outcomes. This research was published in mid-November in BMC Oral Health.

December 2, 2024

Atopic dermatitis may be linked to poor oral health

By Ava Barros

Adults with atopic dermatitis may face a higher risk of poor oral health; therefore, dermatologists should discuss oral hygiene and recommend dental referrals when needed, reports a study published in the International Dental Journal.

November 21, 2024

Periodontitis may be linked to thrombotic diseases

By Ava Barros

Periodontitis may contribute to thrombosis by promoting the transmission of bacteria and systemic inflammation thereby affecting cell interactions and coagulation, suggest the findings of a review published in the International Journal of Oral Science.

October 24, 2024

What's in your mouth may be linked to epilepsy

By Melissa Busch

Good and bad bacteria, fungi, and viruses in the mouth may be linked to epilepsy, according to a study.

October 14, 2024

Dry mouth, low salivary flow high in diabetes patients

By Ava Barros

Patients with diabetes mellitus may be more likely to experience dry mouth and reduced saliva flow, according to a cross-sectional study recently published in the Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine.

October 11, 2024

Got canker sores? It may be what you're eating

By Melissa Busch

What a person eats or doesn't eat may affect whether they experience painful canker sores, according to a new study.

September 26, 2024

This gum disease germ may exacerbate rheumatoid arthritis

By Ava Barros

A bacteria linked to gum disease may worsen rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study published in the International Journal of Oral Science.

September 13, 2024

Metformin: What dentists need to know

By Barbara Madej, RPh, Dr. Lisa Chan, Teresa Mendoza, PharmD

Metformin, a commonly prescribed drug, can have a big impact on your dental patients. Here are the special considerations you need to know.

August 21, 2024

Teeth grinding may be good for you

By Melissa Busch

There may be a surprising upside to bruxism, according to a new commentary.

August 8, 2024

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