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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
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
Poor oral health, gum bacteria linked to dementia
By
Ava Barros
Poor oral health may be associated with a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, according to a report recently released from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.
May 8, 2024
Body composition linked to oral health in post-stroke patients
By
Ava Barros
A high body mass index combined with low muscle mass is linked to poor oral health in older post-stroke patients, highlighting the importance of addressing dental and overall health in this population. This study was published in
Gerodontology
.
April 26, 2024
Gum disease, invasive dental care linked to young onset stroke
By
Melissa Busch
Recent invasive dental procedures and gum disease may be connected to strokes with unexplained origins in younger adults.
April 24, 2024
Woman develops endocarditis, stroke following tooth extraction
By
Melissa Busch
A 54-year-old healthy woman was diagnosed with a rare case of infective endocarditis following an acute ischemic stroke five weeks after having a tooth extracted.
January 29, 2024
Take Parkinson’s disease course for dental professionals
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Parkinson's Foundation is offering the free course “The Expert Care Experience: Role of Oral Health Professionals in Caring for People with Parkinson's” to dentists and dental staff.
January 24, 2024
Study reveals causal association between brain, periodontitis
By
Ava Barros
Gum disease affects the cortical structure of the brain, including the surficial area and cortical thickness, suggesting a connection and emphasizing the periodontal tissue-brain axis, according to a study published in the Journal of Periodontal Research.
January 11, 2024
Emory to study ties between periodontal disease, Alzheimer's risk
By
Amerigo Allegretto
Emory University recently received a grant to study how the oral microbiome is tied to the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
October 30, 2023
Study links tooth loss to brain shrinkage
By
Will Morton
Gum disease and tooth loss may be linked to brain shrinkage in a region that has ties to memory and Alzheimer’s disease.
July 7, 2023
What you and your patients need to know about gum disease and brain health
By
Jo-Anne Jones, RDH
June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. Hygienist Jo-Anne Jones discusses the link between gum disease and inflammation.
June 8, 2023
Mental health symptoms linked to risk of oral diseases
By
Will Morton
Providers may expect higher levels of oral disease among patients with adverse mental health conditions.
March 30, 2023
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