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Chronic periodontitis may be linked to Alzheimer's disease
By Theresa Pablos
Scientists may have discovered a link between periodontal disease and neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease. A new study found chronic periodontal infection was associated with brain inflammation and neurodegeneration in mice.
October 28, 2018
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Study: Sleep apnea increases risk of stroke recurrence
By Tony Edwards
Stroke survivors who also have sleep apnea are more likely to experience another stroke or even die, according to study presented this week at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference. The researchers highlighted several risk factors in their presentation.
January 25, 2018
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Study: Periodontal disease increases stroke damage
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Chronic periodontitis can increase the damage from an ischemic stroke, according to a small animal study presented this week at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference in Los Angeles.
January 24, 2018
What effect does Alzheimer's disease have on oral health?
By Tony Edwards
SAN FRANCISCO - Does Alzheimer's disease have an effect on a patient's oral health? New research suggests that the severity of dementia may well be related to the extent of a patient's oral health issues, according to a presentation at this week's International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) 2017 World Congress. Researchers also presented five key findings of their study to help aid you in treating these patients.
July 26, 2017
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Missing teeth may be a risk factor for dementia
By Theresa Pablos
Missing teeth may be a risk factor for developing dementia, the researchers of a new study have found. The more teeth older adults were missing, the more likely they were to develop dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, in the next few years, according to their findings.
March 19, 2017
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Is periodontal disease a risk factor for stroke?
By Tony Edwards
Are your adult patients with gum disease also at risk for an ischemic stroke? A poster presentation at a prestigious stroke conference this week suggests that may be the case.
February 22, 2017
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Dental anxiety linked with appearance dissatisfaction
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
People with severe dental anxiety are more likely to be dissatisfied with their appearance, which may lead to poorer oral health, depression, and further anxiety, according to a doctoral thesis presented on May 29 at the University of Gothenburg.
June 14, 2015
Stem cells from teeth can make brain-like cells
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Australian researchers have discovered that stem cells taken from teeth can grow to resemble brain cells, suggesting they could one day be used in the brain as a therapy for strokes.
May 1, 2014
Few survivors of HNC using mental health services
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Mental health services appear to be underutilized despite depression among survivors of head and neck cancer (HNC), according to a new study in JAMA Otolaryngology -- Head & Neck Surgery (August 15, 2013).
August 14, 2013
Periodontal bacterium may increase Alzheimer's risk
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Poor oral hygiene or periodontal disease may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to researchers from the University of Central Lancashire School of Medicine and Dentistry.
July 29, 2013
Beyond Practice Management: High anxiety
By Don Deems, DDS, FAGD
In today's high-stress, overly litigious world, it's all too easy for dental professionals to get sidetracked by feelings of anxiety and depression. Dr. Deems offers some suggestions for how to acknowledge and address these feelings.
July 18, 2012
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Proper denture fit could help prevent dementia
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Improving and maintaining health factors not traditionally associated with dementia, such as denture fit, vision, and hearing, may lower a person's risk for developing dementia, according to a new study.
July 13, 2011
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