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,

Providers may expect higher levels of oral disease among patients with adverse mental health conditions, according to a study presented on March 17 at the

People who have both diabetes and tooth loss are at risk of a worse and faster cognitive decline as they age, according to a study

Early treatment of poor oral health may lead to significant brain health benefits, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association’s

Poor periodontal health negatively impacts cognition, according to a noteworthy review that was published on September 9 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

A 53-year-old woman was treated for a rare mycotic internal carotid artery (ICA) aneurysm that developed when a dental abscess-linked germ infected the artery, according

Yet another study has linked periodontal and Alzheimer’s disease. The bacteria behind periodontal disease may also contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s, according to a

Dear DrBicuspid Member, Aluminum foil has its place in the kitchen, but did you know it comes in handy in the dental practice as well?

European researchers discovered a link between gingivitis and depression in a study published in the June 2021 edition of the Journal of Psychiatric Research. Patients

A cache of donated baby teeth — leftovers from a famous radiation exposure study from the 1950s — that had been hidden away in an

Older adults who use positive airway pressure therapy to treat obstructive sleep apnea may be less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and other types of