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DENTAL RESEARCH
Research Investigates Patient and Practitioner Perspectives on Tooth Extractions without Clinical Justification
There are many different routine treatments provided in dentistry, including tooth extraction. The reasons for extractions vary, but they are usually performed based on valid clinical indications such as caries and periodontitis. Conversely, nondental reasons without valid clinical indications...
Mendelian Randomization Analyses Look for Causal Relationships between Oral Health and Cognitive Decline
It's estimated that around 4% of American adults over age 65 have been diagnosed with dementia.1 Studies in the past have indicated that poor oral health and cognitive decline have an association. One such study found that tooth retention...
Systematic Review Analyzes the Association Between Periodontal Disease and Stroke
Evidence suggests that chronic infectious diseases, including periodontitis and gingivitis, can lead to atherosclerosis, which is a risk factor for stroke and coronary heart disease (CHD). The mechanism proposed for the association is through direct invasion as microorganisms from...
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