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“It is a worthwhile pursuit to make your practice dementia‑friendly!”

Adria Thompson is a speech–language pathologist on a mission to help clinicians and caregivers of people with dementia improve the care they provide. ...

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Poor periodontal health and tooth loss linked with cognitive decline and dementia

KUOPIO, Finland: Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have added to scientific evidence of a link between periodontal health problems and ...

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Study confirms gingival recession increases risk of Alzheimer’s disease

GREIFSWALD, Germany: Periodontitis has been associated with a risk for Alzheimer’s disease in previous studies. The long-term Study of Health in Pomerania...

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Periodontitis may double chances of cognitive decline, study says

MINNEAPOLIS, U.S.: Scientists have frequently linked some forms of periodontal disease with other inflammatory diseases, and now a new study has suggested ...

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Research to improve oral health of dementia patients awarded $3.47 million

NEW YORK, U.S.: The effects of dementia on a person’s oral health can be severe, with research showing that even individuals with mild dementia are at ...

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Impaired cognitive function is a risk indicator for dental caries

DUNEDIN, New Zealand: There is higher prevalence of cognitive and physical impairments among older people that can adversely affect their oral self-care and...

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