Oral-Systemic Link

OHSU gets $3.5M to study aggressive oral cancer

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) researchers have received $3.5 million in funding to study how oral cancer interacts with bone using a new “tumor-bone interface on a chip.”

August 6, 2025

Gum disease may raise gastric cancer risk by up to 25%

By Ava Barros

New research links periodontal disease to a 25% increased risk of gastric cancer near the esophagus.

August 5, 2025

Should BMS be considered a neurological disorder?

By Ava Barros

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

What cannabis use may do to your cancer risk

By Ava Barros

A study published in Preventive Medicine Reports potentially links long-term cannabis use with a threefold-plus increase in the risk of oral cancer over five years.

July 29, 2025

Gestational diabetes may be more likely in those with gum disease

By Ava Barros

Gum disease may be linked to gestational diabetes mellitus in women of childbearing age, and systemic inflammation may play a central role in this connection, according to a study published in BMC Oral Health.

July 28, 2025

U.S. adults associate these dental problems with poor health

By Ava Barros

This condition in U.S. adults is linked with worse self-reported overall health, reports a study in Frontiers in Oral Health.

July 23, 2025

Apical periodontitis may be a risk factor for heart problems

By Ava Barros

Research published in the Journal of Dentistry suggests apical periodontitis may raise the risk of cardiovascular disease, underscoring the importance of treating endodontic infections to lower one's cardiometabolic risk.

July 17, 2025

When it comes to smoking, teeth don’t lie

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Smoking -- even if it’s temporary -- leaves a lasting mark on teeth, report researchers from Northumbria University.

July 3, 2025

Can heart disease be seen on dental CBCTs? A study is in the works.

By Ava Barros

Stony Brook University researchers have received a grant to study whether routine dental cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans help detect early signs of heart disease.

July 1, 2025

Mouth germ linked to Parkinson's disease progression

By Ava Barros

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

Your mouth may help diagnose depression

By Ava Barros

Lower oral microbiome diversity may be linked to more severe depressive symptoms, suggesting that targeting oral bacteria could offer promising options for diagnosing depression, reports a study published in BMC Oral Health.

June 23, 2025

Why toothbrushing may do the whole body good

By Ava Barros

Consistent toothbrushing may reduce the risk of chronic diseases, highlighting its potential as a simple yet powerful contributor to systemic health.

June 23, 2025

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