Santa Rosa Periodontics

10/15/2018

http://www.dentistrytoday.com/news/industrynews/item/3880-periodontitis-may-initiate-alzheimer-s-disease?hq_e=el&hq_m=1566372&hq_l=5&hq_v=5d3e076fe2

Long-term exposure to Porphyromonas gingivalis causes inflammation and degeneration of brain neurons in mice that is similar to the effects of Alzheimer’s disease in human beings.

06/15/2018

“This is the first study to demonstrate the link between
oral pathobiont infection and AMD pathogenesis and
that Pg can invade human retinal-pigment epithelial cells
and elevate AMD-related genes, which might be the
target molecules for both diseases,” Dr. Arjunan said.
Learn more about the AADR at iadr.org/AADR.

The American Association for Dental Research (AADR) is headquartered in Alexandria, Va., is a non-profit organization with more than 3,700 members in the United States.

05/31/2018

“Healthy and attractive gums, framing and supporting your teeth, are a very important part of your smile— definitely worth caring for.”
—Christine M. Ford, DDS