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This brain disease may be a risk factor for advancing gum disease

A new study connects this vascular disease to accelerated periodontitis.

March 2, 2026

Periodontitis may subtly damage the brain

People with gum disease may be more likely to have cerebral small vessel disease, a neurological condition with an increased risk of stroke and dementia.

November 12, 2025

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Caries, gum disease may be tied to increased stroke risk

Merging dental care into routine medical assessments and promoting good hygiene habits may reduce stroke risk across the population, a study suggests.

November 10, 2025

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Should BMS be considered a neurological disorder?

Patients with burning mouth syndrome (BMS) may have increased intracranial pressure, suggesting BMS may be a neurological condition, reports a recent study.

July 31, 2025

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Mouth germ linked to Parkinson's disease progression

Gum disease bacteria tied to Alzheimer’s disease may also be linked to advanced cognitive decline in patients with Parkinson’s disease, reports King’s College London in the U.K.

June 25, 2025

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There’s good, bad news concerning gum disease and the brain

By Melissa Busch

This is how periodontitis does and doesn't affect the brain, according to a new study.

May 21, 2025

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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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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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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Oral health may be a promising area for dementia prevention

Oral health issues may be linked to the risk of dementia, making it a promising research focal area for prevention and care, according to a letter published in The Lancet.

February 24, 2025

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Gum disease may be linked to impaired brain function

Periodontitis may be a risk factor for brain damage, providing a potential treatment target for the early prevention of Alzheimer's disease, according to an American Academy of Periodontology press release.

January 22, 2025

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Periodontitis may be linked to leading cause of stroke

By Melissa Busch

Gum disease may be associated with cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD), a leading cause of stroke, in patients with ischemic stroke, according to a new study.

December 10, 2024

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