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
284 Lasers are Cool with Joy Raskie, RDH
Please Leave a Review! THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimers it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your free CE Credit! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Survey results from the end of last year indicate that a fair number of … [Read more...] about 284 Lasers are Cool with Joy Raskie, RDH
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Vascular Acquisition of Covid-19?”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about a study titled The Covid-19 Pathway which proposes the fact that there could be an alternative route of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Quotes: “We know that any breach to immune … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Vascular Acquisition of Covid-19?”
Is Periodontal Disease Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease? A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis – Science Sunday
Alzheimer’s disease is a leading cause of degenerative dementia with prevalence increasing with age. Periodontal disease has a high prevalence and incidence increases with age as well. With multiple common risk factors a systematic review and meta-analysis was published in 2017 in the journal … [Read more...] about Is Periodontal Disease Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease? A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis – Science Sunday
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Premedication Changes”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH takes a look at prophylactic antibiotics for the reduction of potential infective endocarditis. Quotes: “As we've continued to see research unpacking some of the risks associated with … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Premedication Changes”
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 “Prosthetic Joint Infections & Antibiotics”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about Prosthetic Joint Infections & Antibiotics. Highlighting a Mayo Clinic study that provides information about premedication guidelines relating to our … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Prosthetic Joint Infections & Antibiotics”
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “SARS-CoV-2 And The Mouth”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about the latest information about COVID-19 and a link between SARS-CoV-2 and the mouth, researched by the National Institute of Health. Quotes: “The scientists within the NIH … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “SARS-CoV-2 And The Mouth”
