What's the link between vitamin D, gum health, and diabetes?

Date: 28 November 2018

A new paper draws interesting links between gum infections, a reduced level of vitamin D, and diabetes. This marks the first time that the joint effects of periodontitis and vitamin… Read more

How your mouth bacteria can harm your lungs

Date: 21 November 2018

New research now published in the journal mSphere examines the effects of poor dental hygiene on the respiratory health of elderly Japanese people. The recent results shed light on the importance of… Read more

Periodontal disease bacteria may kick-start Alzheimer's

Date: 14 November 2018

Drs. Keiko Watanabe and Vladimir Ilievski study periodontitis bacteria. Credit: UIC/Chris Bevel Long-term exposure to periodontal disease bacteria causes inflammation and degeneration of brain neurons in mice that is similar to… Read more