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Gum Disease Associated With Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia

Gum disease may be associated with mild cognitive impairment and dementia 20 years later,...

Periodontal and Periimplantitis Tissue Regeneration – State of the Art

Course Objectives: • Learn a technique for regenerating cementum, bone and fibroblast mediated soft...

Rapamycin Fights Gum Disease and Spurs Bone Growth in Older Mice

A drug that has life-extending effects on mice also reverses age-related dental problems in...

Studies Link Gum Disease With Stroke Risk

Gum disease was associated with a higher rate of strokes caused by the hardening...

Consensus Report Emphasizes Links Between Periodontitis and Cardiovascular Diseases

There is strong epidemiological evidence that periodontitis increases the risk of future atherosclerotic cardiovascular...

Anti-Aging Drug Holds Promise for Treating Age-Related Oral Diseases

A transplant drug with anti-aging properties can regenerate bone and decrease gum inflammation, promising...

Nutritional Supplements Can Support Periodontal Health

Why is periodontal disease more common among people in their sixties than among twentysomethings,...

Patients With Gum Disease Face Greater Risk of High Blood Pressure

Patients with periodontitis have a greater likelihood for hypertension, according to researchers at the...

NYU to Develop Oral Strip and Gel to Prevent Periodontal Bone Loss

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research has awarded a grant to researchers...

Protein’s Role in Periodontal Ligament Development Identified

A signaling pathway known as Notch, which is known to be activated in stem...