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By Theresa Pablos
July 9, 2021
Tooth loss is a risk factor for dementia
By Hannah Welk
Tooth loss is a risk factor for cognitive impairment and dementia, according to a meta-analysis published on July 8 in the Journal of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine. What's worse, the risk of cognitive decline increases with each lost tooth.
July 7, 2021
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Gingivitis tied to increased risk of future depression
By Hannah Welk
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 with chronic gingivitis had almost double the risk of developing depression as those with healthy gums.
May 19, 2021
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Decades-old baby teeth may hold key to cognitive decline
By Melissa Busch
A cache of donated baby teeth -- leftovers from a famous radiation exposure study from the 1950s -- that had been hidden away in an old ammunition bunker at a university until about 20 years ago will now be used to study cognitive decline in older age.
April 26, 2021
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COVID-19 made mental health worse for patients with oral pain
By Melissa Busch
People with orofacial pain experienced higher levels of depression, anxiety, and psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published recently in Dental and Medical Problems.
April 21, 2021
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Sleep apnea treatment may reduce risk of Alzheimer's
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
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 dementia, according to a recent study published in Sleep.
April 13, 2021
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Gum germ imbalance linked to Alzheimer's biomarker
By Melissa Busch
Cognitively healthy adults who have more harmful oral bacteria may be at greater risk of having a key Alzheimer's disease biomarker, according to a study published on April 12 in Alzheimer's & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring.
April 11, 2021
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Imaging leads to removal of 3-cm toy from dementia patient
By Melissa Busch
Imaging helped physicians identify and remove a spinning-top toy from an 83-year-old woman in Florida who had end-stage dementia and an oral fixation. Details of the case were published on January 20 in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science.
January 24, 2021
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Dementia, mild cognitive decline linked to gum disease
By Melissa Busch
Dementia and mild cognitive impairment may be linked to periodontal disease, specifically the type of gum damage that results in tooth loss, according to a study published online July 29 in Neurology.
August 2, 2020
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Brain infected with periodontal disease bacteria shows Alzheimer's signs
By Melissa Busch
Porphyromonas gingivalis, the main pathogen that causes chronic periodontitis, can invade the brain, triggering symptoms characteristic of Alzheimer's disease, according to a study published online on May 5 in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.
May 14, 2020
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Regular dental care may help prevent strokes
By Theresa Pablos
Gum disease treatment may help prevent hardening of the arteries and maybe even major strokes, according to two new research studies being presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2020.
February 11, 2020
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Tooth trouble linked to cognitive decline in Chinese adults
By Melissa Busch
Researchers found a link between tooth symptoms and a decline in cognitive function among older Chinese adults in the U.S. This research suggests what dental community outreach programs should look for in these patients.
August 14, 2019
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