Objective: Both tooth loss and dementia are age-related and frequently-occurring diseases.
Increasing attention has been given to explore the pathogenesis related to oral-brain …

One of the primary causes of disability and mortality in the adult population worldwide is
stroke. A person's general health is significantly impacted by their oral and dental health …

Periodontal disease (PD) has been suggested to be a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease
(AD). We tested the impact of ligature-induced PD on 5xFAD mice and WT littermates. At …

Background Oral function deteriorates easily during the acute phase of cerebral stroke.
Therefore, oral health care involving a transdisciplinary approach consisting of dental and …

Dysphagia is frequent after stroke, and it increases the risk of respiratory infection,
dehydration and malnutrition, resulting in worse outcomes. Different clinical guidelines …

Background Chronic infections have been reported to be risk factors for both coronary heart
disease and ischemic stroke. DNA of oral bacteria, mainly from the viridans streptococci …

Dementia is characterized by a range of cognitive defects with impaired activities of daily
living that have implications for patient oral health. Objectives. A case-control study was …

The provision of oral care is an important fundamental nursing activity. The purpose of the
study was to gain knowledge on nursing care professionals´ attitude, belief, knowledge and …

This study explored the relationship between depression, anxiety, stress, morbidity, and oral
health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in the migrant elderly following children (MEFC) in …

Past research suggests there are systematic associations between oral health and chronic
illness among older adults. Although causality has not yet been credibly established …