Background Emerging evidence indicates that poor periodontal health adversely impacts
cognition. This review examined the available longitudinal evidence concerning the effect of …

Gut microbiome is a community of microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract. These
bacteria have a tremendous impact on the human physiology in healthy individuals and …

This retrospective cohort study is to investigate the association between herpes simplex
virus (HSV) infections and dementia, and the effects of anti-herpetic medications on the risk …

Background Although recent short-term cross-sectional studies have revealed that chronic
periodontitis (CP) may be a risk factor for increased cognitive impairment in patients with …

Alzheimer's disease is associated with cerebral accumulation of amyloid-β peptide and
hyperphosphorylated tau. In the past 28 years, huge efforts have been made in attempting to …

Approximately 47 million people worldwide have been diagnosed with dementia, 60%‐80%
of whom have dementia of the Alzheimer's disease type. Unfortunately, there is no cure in …

Structural and functional alterations to the gut microbiome, referred to as gut dysbiosis, have
emerged as potential key mediators of neurodegeneration and Alzheimer disease (AD) …

Chronic periodontitis of 10 years' duration is reported to become a twofold risk factor for the
development of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Periodontitis is modifiable, and this fits with the …

Pathogens that play a role in the development and progression of periodontitis have gained
significant attention due to their implications in the onset of various systemic diseases …

Loss of cognitive function in the aging population, particular those with Alzheimer disease,
presents unique challenges to health practitioners. For the dental practitioner these include …