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Proton Pump Inhibitors May Reduce Severity of Gum Disease
11/08/2021
Jolynn Tumolo
“Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are commonly prescribed for the management of acid-related gastrointestinal disorders,” researchers explained. “PPIs could potentially be used in combination with other periodontal treatments."
“Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are commonly prescribed for the management of acid-related gastrointestinal disorders,” researchers explained. “PPIs could potentially be used in combination with other periodontal treatments."
“Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)...
11/08/2021
Pharmacy Learning Network
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Gum Disease May Increase Risk of Developing Alzheimer’s
06/25/2019
In addition to causing gum disease, the bacteria Porphyromonas gingivalis raises the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and may also cause Alzheimer’s to progress faster.
In addition to causing gum disease, the bacteria Porphyromonas gingivalis raises the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and may also cause Alzheimer’s to progress faster.
In addition to causing gum...
06/25/2019
Psych Congress Network
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Multiple Sclerosis Linked to Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Study Finds
09/17/2018
New research points to an association between X-linked Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and MS.
New research points to an association between X-linked Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and MS.
New research points to an...
09/17/2018
Neurology
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Long-Term Gum Disease Linked to Alzheimer Disease
08/17/2017
"Our findings support the notion that infectious diseases associated with low-grade inflammation, such as chronic periodontitis, may play a substantial role in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease."
"Our findings support the notion that infectious diseases associated with low-grade inflammation, such as chronic periodontitis, may play a substantial role in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease."
"Our findings support the notion...
08/17/2017
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Link Between Gum Disease and Dementia is Uncertain
04/01/2016
Will better oral health protect an aging brain? The answer isn't clear. ...
Will better oral health protect an aging brain? The answer isn't clear. ...
Will better oral health protect...
04/01/2016
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Chronic Periodontitis, an Inflammatory Gum Disease, Influences Prognosis and Severity of Heart Attacks
01/15/2015
Researchers from Granada have demonstrated for the first time that chronic periodontitis is closely related to the severity of acute myocardial infarction.
Researchers from Granada have demonstrated for the first time that chronic periodontitis is closely related to the severity of acute myocardial infarction.
Researchers from Granada have...
01/15/2015
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Explores Correlation Between Cognitive Disorders and Periodontal Disease and Contributing Factors
10/30/2023
Julie Gould
Factors such as gender, the disease classification of periodontal disease (PD), and the degree of severity may affect the incidence and risks associated with cognitive disorders in individuals with PD; however, more studies are warranted,...
Factors such as gender, the disease classification of periodontal disease (PD), and the degree of severity may affect the incidence and risks associated with cognitive disorders in individuals with PD; however, more studies are warranted,...
Factors such as gender, the...
10/30/2023
Dentistry
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Study Investigates Effects of Herbal Supplements as Alternative Antimicrobial Treatment for Periodontitis
10/30/2023
Yvette C. Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh
The authors wrote, “This review concentrated on phytochemicals or herbal extracts that impact periodontal diseases by decreasing the formation of dental biofilms and plaques, preventing the proliferation of oral pathogens, and inhibiting...
The authors wrote, “This review concentrated on phytochemicals or herbal extracts that impact periodontal diseases by decreasing the formation of dental biofilms and plaques, preventing the proliferation of oral pathogens, and inhibiting...
The authors wrote, “This review...
10/30/2023
Dentistry
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Review Explores Potential Alternative Non-Antibiotic Therapies to Manage Periodontal Disease
10/26/2023
Yvette C. Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh
In a publication in the Journal of Applied Microbiology, the authors reviewed possible alternative strategies for managing periodontal disease (PD), especially advanced stages of PD, including PD infections.
In a publication in the Journal of Applied Microbiology, the authors reviewed possible alternative strategies for managing periodontal disease (PD), especially advanced stages of PD, including PD infections.
In a publication in the Journal...
10/26/2023
Dentistry
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Systematic Literature Review Assesses the Role of Probiotics in Conjunction With Standard of Care for Treating Periodontal Disease
09/28/2023
Yvette C. Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh
Findings from a literature review published in Applied Sciences indicated that employing probiotics as an adjunct therapy to non-surgical periodontal treatment demonstrates some improvement in treating periodontal diseases; however, more...
Findings from a literature review published in Applied Sciences indicated that employing probiotics as an adjunct therapy to non-surgical periodontal treatment demonstrates some improvement in treating periodontal diseases; however, more...
Findings from a literature...
09/28/2023
Dentistry
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Correlation Between Periodontal Disease and Chronic Kidney Disease
09/26/2023
Yvette C. Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh
Current clinical data suggests a bidirectional correlation between periodontal disease(PD) and chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to findings from an umbrella review recently published in the Journal of Periodontal Research.
Current clinical data suggests a bidirectional correlation between periodontal disease(PD) and chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to findings from an umbrella review recently published in the Journal of Periodontal Research.
Current clinical data suggests a...
09/26/2023
Dentistry
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Correlation Between Atrial Fibrillation and Degree of Periodontal Disease Explored
09/25/2023
Yvette C. Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh
“Our findings suggest that changes in periodontal disease status impact the risk of atrial fibrillation. Management of periodontal disease may help prevent atrial fibrillation,” explained study authors.
“Our findings suggest that changes in periodontal disease status impact the risk of atrial fibrillation. Management of periodontal disease may help prevent atrial fibrillation,” explained study authors.
“Our findings suggest that...
09/25/2023
Dentistry
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Composition of Salivary Microbiota May Forecast the Severity of Periodontal Disease
09/22/2023
Yvette C. Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh
“The purposes of this study were to examine the compositional changes in the salivary microbiota according to the severity of periodontal disease and to verify whether the distribution of specific bacterial species in saliva can distinguish...
“The purposes of this study were to examine the compositional changes in the salivary microbiota according to the severity of periodontal disease and to verify whether the distribution of specific bacterial species in saliva can distinguish...
“The purposes of this study were...
09/22/2023
Dentistry
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How Vitamin D Is Linked to Periodontal Health
08/31/2023
Julie Gould
“This review aims to first examine the biological mechanisms by which vitamin D might influence the pathogenesis of periodontal disease and second, discuss the clinical evidence which implicate the role of vitamin D in periodontal disease,”...
“This review aims to first examine the biological mechanisms by which vitamin D might influence the pathogenesis of periodontal disease and second, discuss the clinical evidence which implicate the role of vitamin D in periodontal disease,”...
“This review aims to first...
08/31/2023
Dentistry
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Is There a Positive Correlation Between Metabolic Syndrome and Periodontal Disease?
08/30/2023
Julie Gould
“Periodontal status should be checked as part of the metabolic syndrome treatment, as it significantly impacts the initiation and progression of the metabolic syndrome and its components.,” explained study authors.
“Periodontal status should be checked as part of the metabolic syndrome treatment, as it significantly impacts the initiation and progression of the metabolic syndrome and its components.,” explained study authors.
“Periodontal status should be...
08/30/2023
Dentistry
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Understanding the Link Between Breast Cancer and Periodontal Disease
06/29/2023
Julie Gould
“Periodontal therapy for breast cancer patients should be performed differently according to the stage of cancer treatment,” explained study authors.
“Periodontal therapy for breast cancer patients should be performed differently according to the stage of cancer treatment,” explained study authors.
“Periodontal therapy for breast...
06/29/2023
Dentistry

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