VIENNA, Austria: In just two weeks, more than 10,000 oral health professionals from across the globe are expected to gather for EuroPerio11, the leading international congress
Tooth loss is a risk factor for cognitive impairment and dementia, and the risk of cognitive decline grows with each tooth lost, according to the
Researchers at the University Medical Center Greifswald have confirmed the results of a previous study that found an association between inflammatory gum disease due to
Recognizing the significant role that oral health plays in overall health, the National Association for Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD), funded by the Centers for Disease
Older adults who received positive airway pressure therapy prescribed for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may be less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and other kinds
Older adults with more harmful than healthy bacteria in their gums are more likely to have evidence for amyloid beta, which is a key biomarker
Shigemi Nagai, DDS, PhD, has received a National Academy of Medicine Catalyst Award as part of the Healthy Longevity Global Competition, a multiyear, multimillion-dollar international
Researchers at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University say they have confirmed long-suspected links between sleep apnea and Alzheimer’s disease, finding identical signs
Bacteria that cause periodontal disease also are associated with the development of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, especially vascular dementia, according to a recent analysis
The oral bacteria Porphyromonas gingivalis invades neurons and triggers Alzheimer’s-like neuropathology, according to research funded by the clinical stage biopharmaceutical company Cortexyme. “P gingivalis is
A history of chronic dental health issues increases the odds of dementia, according to a collaborative study between researchers at National Taiwan University Hospital and the
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States dies of cardiovascular disease, which the American Heart Association calls the leading cause of death worldwide. Oral infections
