Association Between Dental Implants and CognitiveFunction in Community-dwelling Older Adults
Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the association between dental implants and cognitive function in community-dwelling older adults. Methods Data were collected from the baseline survey (2016-2017) of the Korean Frailty and Aging Cohort Study. The study sample comprised 1115 community-dwelling people aged 70 years to 84 years who had 0-19 natural teeth. Dental implants […]
Gum Disease and Other Diseases
Several studies have shown a link between periodontal disease and other systemic diseases. While a causal relationship has not been conclusively established, research suggest that periodontal disease may contribute to the progression of other diseases. Diabetes People with diabetes are more likely to have periodontal disease than people without diabetes, probably because people with diabetes […]
New Study Confirms Association Between Depressed Mood and Chronic Periodontitis in Older Adults
A new study conducted in Seoul has been published to the American Academy of Periodontology’s academic journal: Journal of Periodontology CHICAGO – June 26, 2023 – Previous periodontal research has repeatedly connected periodontitis to other health risks. Recently, new research by Dr. Yu-Rin Kim, Dr. Minkook Son, and Dr. Seoul-Nee Ham published in the American Academy […]