Posts Tagged ‘Alzheimer’s disease’

New Research Suggests Alzheimer’s Could Spread Through Dental and Medical Procedures

New Research Suggests Alzheimer’s Could Spread Through Dental and Medical Procedures

Groundbreaking new research suggests that Alzheimer’s disease may be acquired and spread through contact with instruments used in dental and medical procedures. Researchers claim that Alzheimer’s disease could be spread from one person to another during procedures, although blood donation is not considered a risk. Scientists at University College London made the discovery when researching […]


Study Links Gum Disease To Alzheimer’s Disease

Study Links Gum Disease To Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study has suggested that gum disease can increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers analysed brain samples from deceased patients who had suffered from dementia and found that there were high levels of the bacteria associated with gum disease, Porphyromonas gingivalis. Experts involved in the study explained that bacteria from the mouth can […]


Study Identifies Link Between Oral Health and Dementia

Study Identifies Link Between Oral Health and Dementia

A research study has identified a link between oral health and dementia risk; researchers at the University of California found that good oral health could reduce the risk of developing dementia. Researchers followed more than 5,400 older people over the course of an 18 year period and found that those who did not brush their […]


Australian Green Party reveals details of 4.3 billion dollar dental plan

Australian Green Party reveals details of 4.3 billion dollar dental plan

The Green Party have outlined how the 4.3 billion dollar sum will be used to improve dental healthcare across the country. The party announced that it would spend a huge sum of money on dentistry last week and now further details of the plan have been revealed. The party plans to launch a universal Denticare […]


Scientists find link between gum disease and Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists find link between gum disease and Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists have found a link between gum disease and a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The research team, which was led by Dr Angela Kramer, examined studies dating back twenty years and came to the conclusion that patients who had gum disease were more likely to develop cognitive dysfunction, which is associated with Alzheimer’s […]