The downward spiral of periodontitis and diabetes in Alzheimer׳s disease: Extending healthy life expectancy through oral health

Conclusion Effective management of periodontitis may contribute to prevention of AD, as periodontitis is both treatable and preventable. Therefore, brain health, which includes oral health as a contributing factor, is a promising strategy for achieving healthy life expectancy.
Source: Journal of Oral Biosciences - Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research