Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Research linking oral health to heart disease
Periodontal Disease and Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease
Scientific statement on the association between gum disease and cardiovascular conditions.
Read studyOral Health and Coronary Heart Disease
Study finding people with poor oral hygiene have 70% higher risk of heart disease.
Read studyTooth Loss and Cardiovascular Disease Mortality
Meta-analysis linking tooth loss to increased cardiovascular mortality risk.
Read studyBrain Health & Cognitive Function
The oral-brain connection and dementia research
Porphyromonas gingivalis in Alzheimer's Disease Brains
Groundbreaking study finding oral bacteria in the brains of Alzheimer's patients.
Read studyOral Health and Cognitive Decline
Research showing poor oral health associated with faster cognitive decline.
Read studyPeriodontitis and Dementia Risk
Long-term study linking gum disease to increased dementia risk.
Read studyDiabetes & Metabolic Health
The bidirectional relationship between oral and metabolic health
Periodontitis and Diabetes: A Two-Way Relationship
Comprehensive review of how diabetes and gum disease affect each other.
Read studyPeriodontal Treatment and Glycemic Control
Meta-analysis showing periodontal treatment improves blood sugar control.
Read studyOral Health and Type 2 Diabetes
Review of oral health as a modifiable risk factor for diabetes complications.
Read studyPregnancy & Infant Health
Oral health impacts on pregnancy outcomes
Periodontal Disease and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
Systematic review on gum disease and preterm birth, low birth weight.
Read studyOral Health During Pregnancy
Clinical guidelines emphasizing importance of dental care during pregnancy.
Read studyMaternal Periodontitis and Preeclampsia
Research linking severe gum disease to increased preeclampsia risk.
Read studyFlossing Effectiveness
Research on flossing technique and plaque removal
Effectiveness of Interdental Cleaning Devices
Comprehensive review of flossing and interdental cleaning effectiveness.
Read studyFlossing and Interproximal Caries
Study on flossing's role in preventing cavities between teeth.
Read studySelf-Performed Mechanical Plaque Control
European Federation of Periodontology guidelines on home oral care.
Read studySystemic Inflammation
How oral bacteria affect whole-body inflammation
Oral Microbiome and Systemic Health
Review of how oral bacteria influence diseases throughout the body.
Read studyPeriodontitis and Systemic Inflammation
Evidence for periodontal disease as a source of chronic inflammation.
Read studyC-Reactive Protein and Periodontal Disease
Study linking gum disease to elevated inflammatory markers.
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