Periodontal medicine is a term used to describe how periodontal infection/inflammation may
impact extraoral health. Periodontitis has been linked to over 50 systemic diseases and …

The periodontal diseases are highly prevalent and can affect up to 90% of the worldwide
population. Gingivitis, the mildest form of periodontal disease, is caused by the bacterial …

The aim of this study was to establish a link between periodontal disease and Alzheimer's
disease (AD) with a view to identifying the major periodontal disease bacteria (Treponema …

Background and objectives There is still debate regarding potential relationships between
maternal periodontitis during pregnancy and adverse pregnancy outcomes. The aim of this …

BACKGROUND: Chronic inflammation in periodontal disease has been suggested as a
potential risk factor in Alzheimer's disease (AD). The purpose of this study was to examine …

Aims and objectives. The aim of this paper is to examine current evidence supporting the
promotion of oral health during pregnancy and proffer aspects of a potential role for …

Adverse birth outcomes such as preterm birth, low-birth weight, and infant mortality continue
to disproportionately affect black and poor infants in the United States. Improvements in …

Provide the best care possible with expert insight and clinically relevant coverage of the
physiologic changes that occur throughout all major periods of the perinatal experience …

Background Recent studies suggest that periodontal disease, as a source of subclinical and
persistent infection, may induce systemic inflammatory responses that increase the risk of …

Background: Recent studies have suggested that periodontal disease is a risk factor for
preterm low birth weight (PLBW). A randomized controlled trial was undertaken to help …