Alzheimer’s disease

Oral Bacteria Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg) plays a role in driving Alzheimer’s disease (AD) pathology, according to...

Periodontitis May Initiate Alzheimer’s Disease

Long-term exposure to Porphyromonas gingivalis causes inflammation and degeneration of brain neurons in mice...

ADA Foundation Launches Drive for Special Needs Care

This August, the ADA Foundation is asking the dental community to help it raise...

Protect Your Patients and Practice from Prions, Viruses, and Systemic Disease

Viruses are an extremely important component of periodontal disease, both in its initiation and...

Celebrate Gum Disease Awareness Month This February

February marks the sixth annual Gum Disease Awareness Month, dedicated to educating the public...

Alzheimer’s Risk May Increase With Apnea

Elderly people who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may face a greater risk...

Dementia Patients Receive Less Oral Healthcare

Subsequent to a diagnosis of dementia, patients have less contact with dental care services,...

Salivary Biomarkers May Indicate Alzheimer’s Risk

Biomarkers in saliva may identify those at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to...

Tooth Loss Linked to Dementia

As researchers continue to probe the links between oral and systemic health, Kyushu University...

University Plans $15.5 Million Research Center for Oral-Systemic Health

Efforts to connect oral health to improved overall systemic health are ramping up around...