Over half of people with rheumatoid arthritis have periodontitis
Over half (56%) of people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) also have periodontitis (a chronic inflammatory disease of the gum and surrounding ligaments and bones that hold the teeth in place), displaying fewer teeth than healthy matched controls, high prevalence of oral sites presenting dental plaque and advanced attachment loss (the extent of... view more... (2009-06-12)
... have periodontitis (a chronic inflammatory disease of the gum and surrounding ligaments and bones that hold ... attachment loss (the extent of periodontal support that has been destroyed around a tooth) (chi square ... to have significantly higher RA disease activity and anti-CCP (cyclic citrullinated peptide) antibody levels than others ... a statistically significant improvement in periodontal status was seen in 20 (80%) ...
Treating gum disease helps rheumatoid arthritis sufferers
People, who suffer from gum disease and also have a severe form of rheumatoid arthritis, reduced their arthritic pain, number of swollen joints and the degree of morning stiffness when they cured their dental problems. view more (2009-05-29)
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People, who suffer from gum disease and also have a severe form of rheumatoid arthritis, reduced ... signs and symptoms of that disease," said Nabil Bissada, D.D.S., chair of the department of periodontics ... the first time that gum disease and rheumatoid arthritis have been linked. According to another researcher ... by the myth that gum disease may have a big role in ...
Is vitamin D deficiency linked to Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia?
There are several risk factors for the development of Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. Based on an increasing number of studies linking these risk factors with Vitamin D deficiency. view more (2009-05-27)
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands, May 26, 2009 - There are several risk ... for the development of Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. Based on an increasing number of studies ... of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease (May 2009) by William B. Grant, PhD of the Sunlight, ... with increased risk for cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, depression, dental caries, osteoporosis, ...
Examining TLR4 influences of B cell response
Chronic inflammation, which is at the root of multiple diseases, links periodontal disease to increased incidence of cardiovascular disease. view more (2009-05-06)
... at the root of multiple diseases, links periodontal disease to increased incidence of cardiovascular disease.
The activation of Toll-Like Receptors, which are essential components of the ... pathogens, promotes chronic inflammation in periodontal disease. Of these receptors TLR4 is one of a family of ... role in the relationship between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease.
The link between TLR4 activity and periodontal disease, and ...
Prostate cancer therapy increases risk of fractures and cardiovascular-related death
Prostate cancer patients who undergo therapy to decrease testosterone levels increase their risk of developing bone- and heart-related side effects compared to patients who do not take these medications, according to a new analysis. view more (2009-04-27)
... and cardiovascular complications, sexual dysfunction, periodontal disease, and mood disorders.
Bone and heart complications are among the most ... serious side effects associated with ADT, but the actual risk patients have of developing these effects is unknown. Lockwood Taylor, MPH, of the University of Texas Health Science Center and colleagues conducted a study to assess this risk by analyzing all of the ...
A healthy color
About 80 percent of adults suffer from some form of periodontal, or gum disease, which can result in not just tooth loss, but has also been linked to heart disease, diabetes, blood infection, low birth-weight babies, cancer and most recently, obesity. view more (2009-04-13)
... way to test for gum disease
About 80 percent of adults suffer from some form of periodontal, or gum disease, which can result in not just tooth loss, but has ... also been linked to heart disease, diabetes, blood infection, low birth-weight babies, cancer and most recently, ... most recently, obesity.
Screening for the disease is often costly, time-consuming and sometimes painful for the ...
Gene therapy appears safe to regenerate gum tissue
Scientists at the University of Michigan have developed a method of gene delivery that appears safe for regenerating tooth-supporting gum tissue-a discovery that assuages one of the biggest safety concerns surrounding gene therapy research and tissue engineering. view more (2009-04-08)
... is the first study of periodontal disease therapy that demonstrates the distribution of these genes is very ... where it shows potential are periodontal disease and diabetic wounds. Maybe the reason for this is that ... for this is that both diseases result from a compromised or a defective healing environment."
The next ... step for the U-M team is to use the new ...
Is there a prospective association between obesity and periodontal disease?
This is the question asked by a team of investigators from the Harvard School of Public Health and the University of Puerto Rico, reporting their findings today during the 87th General Session of the International Association for Dental Research, convening at the Miami Beach Convention Center. view more (2009-04-06)
... of obesity and risk of periodontal disease. They analyzed data from 36,903 men from the Health Professionals ... who were free of reported periodontal disease at the start of follow-up, and we followed them for ... follow-up, and weight and self-reported periodontal disease data were collected at baseline and on follow-up questionnaires mailed ... and a tape measure. Self-reported periodontal disease and adiposity ...
Resolvins have the potential to resolve periodontal inflammation and restore tissue health
Periodontal (gum) disease is a chronic inflammation initiated by bacteria that affect the gums and bone supporting the teeth, and may eventually result in tissue and tooth loss. view more (2009-04-06)
Periodontal (gum) disease is a chronic inflammation initiated by bacteria that affect the ... similar to other chronic inflammatory diseases such as arthritis, where inflammation causes tissue damage and is ... and is responsible for the disease.
To date, the prevention of gum disease has been limited to successful oral hygiene and regular professional ... is not enough to prevent disease.
Today, during the 87th ...
Your oral health is connected to your overall health
Scientists at the 87th General Session of the International Association for Dental Research, convening today in Miami Beach, report new studies on the connection between oral disease and systemic disease. view more (2009-04-06)
... on the connection between oral disease and systemic disease. A recurring theme is the relationship between periodontal (gum) disease and infant prematurity, diabetes, or stroke.
Studies reporting on the efficacy of treating periodontal disease to lower the incidence of infant prematurity worldwide may be ... conflicting when pregnant mothers with periodontal disease are treated with scaling and root planing (tooth cleaning above ...
Study finds new evidence of periodontal disease leading to gestational diabetes
A new study by NYU dental researchers has uncovered evidence that pregnant women with periodontal (gum) disease face an increased risk of developing gestational diabetes even if they don't smoke or drink, a finding that underscores how important it is for all expectant mothers - even those without other risk factors - to maintain good oral health. view more (2009-04-06)
... evidence that pregnant women with periodontal (gum) disease face an increased risk of developing gestational diabetes even if ... evidence that pregnant women with periodontal disease are more likely to develop gestational diabetes than pregnant women ... had significantly higher levels of periodontal bacteria and inflammation than the other women in the study. ... preterm delivery, evidence that gum disease may also contribute ...
Can periodontal disease act as a risk factor for HIV-1?
Today, during the 87th General Session of the International Association for Dental Research, convening at the Miami Beach Convention Center, a group of scientists from Nihon University (Tokyo, Japan) will present findings suggesting that periodontal disease could act as a risk factor for reactivating latent HIV-1 in affected individuals. view more (2009-04-03)
... will present findings suggesting that periodontal disease could act as a risk factor for reactivating latent HIV-1 ... provirus. On the other hand, periodontal diseases, caused by infection with the bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis), ... among the most prevalent microbial diseases of mankind.
The investigators demonstrated the effects of such periodontopathic bacteria ... cells. These results suggest that periodontal disease could act as ...
The More Oral Bacteria, the Higher the Risk of Heart Attack, UB study shows.
Several studies have suggested there is a connection between organisms that cause gum disease, known scientifically as periodontal disease, and the development of heart disease, but few studies have tested this theory. view more (2009-04-01)
... between organisms that cause gum disease, known scientifically as periodontal disease, and the development of heart disease, but few studies have tested this theory.
A study conducted at ... at Buffalo, where the gum disease/heart disease connection was uncovered, now has shown that two oral pathogens ... that even though some specific periodontal pathogens have been found to be associated with an increased ...
Go green for healthy teeth and gums
With origins dating back over 4,000 years, green tea has long been a popular beverage in Asian culture, and is increasingly gaining popularity in the United States. view more (2009-03-06)
... green tea consumption could cure disease and heal wounds, recent scientific studies are beginning to establish ... gums. The study analyzed the periodontal health of 940 men, and found that those who regularly ... drank green tea had superior periodontal health than subjects that consumed less green tea.
"It has been ... of green tea consumption on periodontal health, especially considering the escalating emphasis ...
The American Academy of Periodontology issues statement on periodontal treatment during pregnancy
Research recently presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine found that routine periodontal treatment in pregnant women did not reduce the risk of preterm deliveries. Some previous studies in this area have suggested that periodontal therapy during pregnancy can lessen the chance of adverse pregnancy outcomes. view more (2009-02-02)
... Maternal-Fetal Medicine found that routine periodontal treatment in pregnant women did not reduce the risk of ... this area have suggested that periodontal therapy during pregnancy can lessen the chance of adverse pregnancy ... women to care for their periodontal health while pregnant, through regular tooth brushing and flossing, and ... a periodontist, to screen for periodontal disease.
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