The increasing average life expectancy has brought some age-related diseases to the spotlight one of which being Alzheimer’s disease. Additionally, chronic inflammatory diseases, such as periodontal disease, is a concern in the elderly. In a systematic review published in 2020 in the Journal of … [Read more...] about The Role of Periodontitis and Periodontal Bacteria in the Onset and Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review – Science Sunday
Periodontal Disease as a Possible Cause for Alzheimer’s Disease
Worldwide, dementia affects 47 million people, 60-80% of those affected are diagnosed with dementia of the Alzheimer’s type. In a recent review published in June 2019 in the journal Periodontology 2000, the authors aimed to (1) assess the literature to evaluate the possibility of a causal … [Read more...] about Periodontal Disease as a Possible Cause for Alzheimer’s Disease
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Orange Complex Bacteria”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH takes us through orange complex bacteria! Quotes: “Fusobacterium nucleatum is the predominant bacteria present in preterm births in humans with periodontal disease and Fusobacterium … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Orange Complex Bacteria”
