The study found that gum disease and tooth loss were linked to brain shrinkage in the hippocampus, which plays a role in memory and Alzheimer's disease. The study does not prove that gum disease or ...

Older women with chronic kidney disease might wind up losing so many teeth they aren't able to chew and talk effectively, a new study warns. Postmenopausal women with kidney disease are about 40% more ...

Scientists are one step closer to finding a link between local anesthetics and the failure of young permanent teeth, especially third molars. The drugs used in sedation can inhibit new pulp cell ...

A study published in the Journal of Periodontology (September 2008, Vol. 79:9, pp. 1,617-1,619) suggests that edentulous adults may be more likely to have chronic kidney disease (CKD) than dentate ...

Researchers found a significant association between chronic kidney disease (CKD) and increased tooth loss in postmenopausal women, particularly those aged 66-79 years. The study analyzed data from ...

A new clinical study suggests that successful root canal treatment may benefit more than just dental health. Patients treated ...