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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,...

Large Study Links Periodontitis With Dementia

Bacteria that cause periodontal disease also are associated with the development of Alzheimer’s disease...

Poor Dental Health Associated With Dementia

A history of chronic dental health issues increases the odds of dementia, according to...

Sunstar Awards $30,000 Grants to Three AAP Members

Three members of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) will receive Sunstar Innovation Grants...

Periodontitis May Indicate Risk of Cognitive Decline

Cognitive functioning and dementia can dramatically affect the conditions for oral health, according to...

Poor Oral Health Linked to Cognitive Decline

Oral health is essential to psychological well-being and overall oral health in older adults,...

Chronic Periodontitis Linked With Risk of Dementia

Chronic periodontitis is a risk factor for dementia, according to researchers at Seoul National...

Sleep Apnea Linked With Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarker

People who are witnessed by a bed partner to have stopped breathing during sleep...

Tooth Loss May Indicate Malnutrition in Older Adults

Older adults are at risk for both impaired oral health and malnutrition, according to...

Grant to Improve the Oral Health of People With Dementia

People with dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, have significantly poorer oral health than other older...