S. Ghazarian DDS Inc.

S. Ghazarian DDS Inc. 433 N. Montebello Blvd.

Montebello, Ca 90640323 722 2922GhazarianDentalCareCenter.comProviding Dental Care for over 25 years.Your smile is our best advertisement.

08/28/2026

to highlight link between oral health, chronic diseases, longevity

by ADA Huddles
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Experts detailed how treating the oral cavity as the gateway to systemic inflammation can lead to improvements in overall health.

Recent studies have increasingly found that oral diseases may be strongly associated with chronic inflammation and conditions ranging from cardiovascular disease to diabetes, liver disease, arthritis and Alzheimer’s disease, according to a news article from The Wall Street Journal. As a result, the divide generally considered to exist between dentistry and medicine has become far narrower with oral health being integrated into medical training and dentists being educated on the potential two-way relationship between oral and chronic diseases.

However, oral health issues such as dental decay, periodontal disease, and tooth loss remain prevalent among U.S. adults — particularly among older adults — contributing to years lived with disability and declines in quality of life and health-related longevity in later life. The experts explained that the formation of dental plaque can lead to periodontal inflammation and can shed pathogenic oral bacteria into the bloodstream, allowing for the transportation of bacteria or their byproducts to other parts of the body. Novel therapeutic options designed to be administered alongside standard dental treatments could help the body manage its immune response to periodontal disease and limit the downstream adverse effects of chronic inflammation emerging in oral tissue. Researchers are currently looking to identify strategies to help preserve periodontal tissue, alleviate inflammation as well as detect and monitor oral health changes using artificial intelligence and oral sensors. However, the experts noted that studies have already shown that regular dental care can reduce the burden of more than just oral and overall diseases; they can also decrease healthcare costs and the risk of complications during hospitalization.

The experts indicated that the growing body of findings validating the oral-systemic connection may help inform policies intended to enhance oral health care and dental coverage as well as encourage medical specialists to refer their patients to dentists to address untreated oral health issues. Continued interdisciplinary collaboration between dentists and other healthcare professionals could help advance the standard of care in oral diseases by providing a whole-body picture of the patient’s health.

07/13/2026

Gum inflammation may be linked to eye disease

by ADA Huddles
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A novel study may have uncovered an association between periodontal disease and later ophthalmologic diseases.

In a retrospective study presented as an abstract at the 2026 Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, investigators used the TriNetX database to examine the ophthalmologic outcomes of more than 25,000 patients with or without periodontal disease who visited an ophthalmologist. The participants in the periodontal disease group had seen an ophthalmologist within one year of their diagnosis.

Compared with those who didn’t have periodontal disease, the patients with periodontal disease were more likely to experience a range of ophthalmologic conditions within 10 years of diagnosis — including conjunctivitis, blepharitis, dry eye syndrome, corneal ulcers, iridocyclitis, chorioretinal inflammation, retinal artery occlusion, nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, cystoid macular degeneration, retinal hemorrhage, glaucoma suspect, open-angle glaucoma, angle-closure glaucoma, optic atrophy and cataracts.

The investigators emphasized that the potential link between periodontal disease and the development of inflammatory and degenerative ophthalmologic diseases could necessitate greater multidisciplinary collaboration between dental professionals and ophthalmologists to provide earlier preventive treatment. The findings built on recent evidence connecting poor oral health to systemic inflammation, underscoring the critical need for good oral hygiene habits and regular dental visits. Further studies could elucidate the ocular benefit of receipt of periodontal therapy.

07/08/2026

Dental caries could accelerate cognitive decline in dementia

by ADA Huddles
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Noncommunicable diseases could be common in patients who later develop dementia.

In a study published in PLOS Medicine, investigators used Finnish health registry data to better understand the relationship between noninfectious diseases and the risk of dementia in a group of more than 60,000 individuals aged 65 years and older who were diagnosed with late-onset dementia and over 310,000 controls. They sought to determine whether coexisting diseases could explain the link between severe infections and dementia.

Among 29 diseases that resulted in hospitalization and occurred up to 21 years prior to dementia diagnosis, two of them were infectious. At least one of the diseases — described as mental, behavioral, digestive, endocrine, cardiometabolic, neurologic and ocular — occurred prior to nearly half of the dementia cases and was associated with an increased risk of developing dementia. In addition, the investigators discovered that dental caries resulting in hospitalization were associated with accelerated cognitive decline. They proposed that severe infections could advance preexisting dementia through the release of inflammatory cytokines that weaken the blood-brain barrier, cause neuroinflammation as well as lead to the destruction of healthy synapses and formation of amyloid plaques. The risk of dementia following severe infections was greater among younger patients with early-onset dementia.

In a news article from Firstpost, experts indicated that treating dental caries and maintaining good oral hygiene could contribute to better brain health and delay cognitive decline. The investigators concluded that severe infections may be independently correlated with the risk of dementia. Further studies are needed to explore the role of preventive approaches in the incidence of dementia.

06/06/2026

Targeting oral microbiome to protect against hypertension, promote healthy aging
Oral bacteria convert nitrate from food into nitrite, which is subsequently converted into nitric oxide through digestion; however, as individuals age, the body’s natural production of nitric oxide declines. In a soon-to-be-recruiting clinical trial, researchers plan to investigate whether a nitrate-rich mouthwash can boost nitrite production in the oral microbiome and, in turn, the availability of nitric oxide for blood pressure regulation.

04/20/2026

New research reaffirms recommended fluoride levels do not negatively affect IQ
New research reaffirms that fluoride at levels recommended for community water fluoridation in the U.S. does not negatively impact IQ or cognitive function. A cohort study published April 13 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found no evidence that community water fluoridation is negatively associated with adolescent IQ or adult cognitive functioning. It is the first study in the U.S. to track childhood exposure to community water fluoridation and its potential cognitive effects in adolescence through age 80.

04/14/2026

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease could be linked to childhood oral health
Poor oral health during childhood could raise the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease later in life. Both male and female participants who had severe dental caries, high gingivitis scores and moderate- to severe-level oral disease trajectories during childhood had a greater likelihood of experiencing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in adulthood.

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