periodontal disease

Periodontal Disease May Raise Risks of Oesophageal and Stomach Cancer

People with a history of periodontal disease may have a higher risk of developing...

Large Study Links Periodontitis With Dementia

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

Lupus Linked With Periodontitis Complications

Patients with lupus have a higher chance of complications related to periodontitis such as...

Study to Examine Cannabis’ Effect on Oral Health in Indigenous Communities

A multidisciplinary team from the University of Toronto has received a five-year, $1.5 million...

Seniors Need Effective Dental Care Too

My great-grandmother “GG” was scrappy, maybe because she was a product of the roaring...

Survey Identifies Barriers to Care in Treating Special Needs Dental Patients

The Oral Health Workforce Research Center (OHWRC) recently conducted a survey to evaluate the...

Chronic Health Conditions Associated With Greater Risk of Tooth Loss

Adults age 50 and older with at least one chronic health condition face a...

Poor Oral Health Impacts Diabetic Complications

Oral health conditions can have a direct influence on the development of diabetic complications...

Oral Bacteria Triggers Alzheimer’s-Like Neuropathology

The oral bacteria Porphyromonas gingivalis invades neurons and triggers Alzheimer’s-like neuropathology, according to research...

Dentists, Inflammation, and COVID-19 Risks

COVID-19 is unequivocally the most stealthy yet serious virus I have encountered in 30...