Periodontitis Linked to Cognitive Impairment Among Older Adults
via HealthCanal.com
Exposure to the common pathogen causing periodontitis is linked to poor performance on cognitive tasks among older individuals, according to a study offering preliminary evidence that periodontitis is a potential risk factor for dementia. This association has been found in a new research study led by Dr. James Noble, assistant professor of clinical neurology at the Columbia University Medical Center Affiliation at Harlem Hospital, in collaboration with physicians at Columbia University Medical Center. “Studies and research have looked into the correlation between oral health, stroke and shared risk factors between stroke and dementia, but little or no studies have delved into the dental world, specifically periodontitis, as it relates to cognition,” Noble said. More »