Oral-Systemic Link

Mouth ulcers may be linked to anxiety, bowel problems

Patients with recurrent aphthous ulcers may experience anxiety and abnormal bowel movements, with the brain-gut axis potentially playing a role in the onset of these sores.

May 16, 2025

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Gum disease may hammer heart attack patients

By Melissa Busch

Periodontal disease may be a comorbidity in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction heart attacks, according to a large U.S. study.

May 15, 2025

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Pooping too much, too little may spell trouble for teeth

By Melissa Busch

Abnormal bowel habits may be correlated with a higher risk of poor teeth conditions, according to a study.

April 23, 2025

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3 times more likely to have impaired cognition with this problem

By Melissa Busch

Middle-age and older individuals who have this problem may be nearly three times more likely to experience cognitive impairment, according to a large study.

April 8, 2025

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Patients with lupus, RA may want to wake up on oral health

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus may have an increased risk of dental decay and a higher oral bacteria presence. The study was published recently in BMC Oral Health.

April 2, 2025

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Researchers to study gum disease germ's link to Alzheimer's disease

Researchers at the Augusta University Dental College of Georgia have received a $2.8 million grant to study the link between a periodontal bacterium and Alzheimer's disease, according to news from the university.

April 1, 2025

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Biologic agents may lead to more dental problems

Patients taking common biologic agents to help treat cancer and other diseases may be at greater risk of needing more dental treatment, according to a study published recently in Oral Diseases.

March 31, 2025

Diabetes testing at the dentist may be key to early diagnosis

Implementing targeted diabetes testing in dental settings for high-risk patients may be a feasible and largely accepted strategy to diagnose individuals sooner, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

March 21, 2025

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Good neighbors may curb brain decline in those with tooth loss

By Melissa Busch

Neighborhood cohesion may mitigate the negative effects tooth loss has on cognitive decline, according to a study.

March 20, 2025

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1st reported case of small intestine tumor spreading to the TMJ

By Melissa Busch

A small intestine neuroendocrine carcinoma metastasized to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in a man, which is believed the first reported case of its kind.

March 19, 2025

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Caries may be linked to osteoporosis

Severe caries may be associated with an increased risk of osteoporosis, supporting the potential connection between oral and systemic bone health, asserts a study published in BMC Oral Health.

March 18, 2025

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Thyroid function may affect gum disease

An overactive or underactive thyroid may worsen periodontal disease, highlighting the importance of monitoring the oral health of patients with thyroid dysfunction, according to a review published in BMC Oral Health.

March 4, 2025

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