Section: Oral Systemic Link

This is an extensive epidemiologic study based on the Health and Retirement Study (HRS), a biennial longitudinal survey of individuals over 50 years old (and spouses).  The data from 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002 and 2004 was included. Although there are limitations to the study, most notably lack of information on detailed dental treatment procedures, they found ... Read more

Periodontitis is a strong independent risk factor for nonfatal ischemic stroke and its impact is almost the same as that of Hypertension (HPT) and higher than that of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) in adults in their 40s and 50s. This poster was presented at the 2011 IADR meeting as a poster.

This case report presents dental treatment of oral inflammation and subsequent reduction of symptoms of active rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

Aim of this document is to provide health professionals, especially cardiologists and periodontists, a better understanding of the link between atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and periodontitis. In recent years, the immune system, once believed to be only a vital defense against infection and a promoter of healing--except in the instances of a few uncommon connective tissue ... Read more

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and periodontitis are common chronic inflammatory conditions. Recent studies showed a beneficial effect of periodontal treatment on the severity of active RA. Conclusions: Non-surgical periodontal therapy had a beneficial effect on the signs and symptoms of RA, regardless of the medications used to treat this condition.

The prevalence of peiodontal disease has increased two-fold amoung patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) compared to the general population. This increased prevalence reflects shared pathogenic mechanisms, including an increased prevalences of the shared epitope HLA-DRB1-04; exacerbated T-cell responsiveness withhigh tissue levels of IL-17; exaggerated B-cell responses, with plasma cells being the predominant cell type found ... Read more

This study provides evidence that non-surgical periodontal treatment contributes to improved glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients.

The existence of a rheumatic or other inflammatory systemic disease may promote Perodontitis (PD) in both its emergence and progress. However, there is evidence that PD maintains systemic diseases. In this review, we also discuss in detail the fact that oral bacterial infections and inflammation seem to be linked directly to the etiopathogenesis of rheumatoid ... Read more

Periodontal disease (PDD) is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, and mortality in many studies, while other studies have begun to suggest an association of PDD with Alzheimer's disease (AD). This paper discusses how infectious pathogens and systemic infection may play a role in AD. The roles of infection and inflammation are ... Read more

Recently, chronic periodontitis has been associated with several systemic diseases including Alzheimer's disease (AD.) In this article we review the pathogenesis of chronic periodontitis and the role of inflammation in AD. In addition, we propose several potential mechanisms through which chronic periodontitis can possibly contributes to the clinical onset and progression of AD. Because chronic ... Read more