dementia

Periodontitis May Initiate Alzheimer’s Disease

Long-term exposure to Porphyromonas gingivalis causes inflammation and degeneration of brain neurons in mice...

Oral Care for the Elderly Called a “Major” Public Health Problem

Urgent attention needs to be paid to the oral health of frail, older New...

Guidelines for Patients With Dementia Now Available

The Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP(UK)) has made its guidelines for treating...

Dementia Patients Receive Less Oral Healthcare

Subsequent to a diagnosis of dementia, patients have less contact with dental care services,...

Salivary Biomarkers May Indicate Alzheimer’s Risk

Biomarkers in saliva may identify those at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to...

Tooth Loss Linked to Dementia

As researchers continue to probe the links between oral and systemic health, Kyushu University...

Tooth Loss Associated With Reduced Cognitive Function

As the numbers of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive disabilities increase, scientists...

More Evidence Links Alzheimer’s to Periodontitis

Researchers at the University of Southampton and King’s College London have found a link...

Poor Oral Health May Indicate Early Dementia

Dentists may be able to detect the early stages of dementia in their patients...

Adults with Dementia May Require Managed Oral Care

As the population ages, the need for long-term care grows. But oral care often...