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01-06-2020 | Alzheimer's Disease | Systemic Diseases (N Buduneli, Section Editor)

Associations Between Periodontal Health/Treatment and Cognitive Impairment: Latest Evidence From Epidemiological Studies

Authors: Misuzu Sato, Masanori Iwasaki, Kumiko Minagawa, Akane Miyamoto

Published in: Current Oral Health Reports | Issue 2/2020

Abstract

Purpose of Review

With the aging of the worldwide population, the social impact of cognitive impairment is increasing. Periodontal disease may be a risk factor for cognitive impairment. This review aimed to establish the latest evidence for associations between cognitive impairment and periodontal health/treatment published in the past 5 years.

Recent Findings

Electronic searches were conducted in PubMed for literature published in English between January 2015 and September 2019. The selected 15 studies included 3 cross-sectional, 9 longitudinal, and 3 case-control studies. Most studies demonstrated a significant association between periodontal health and cognitive impairment. On the other hand, evidence for the effect of periodontal treatment was scarce.

Summary

The latest evidence suggests that prevention of periodontal disease may facilitate prevention of cognitive impairment; however, further interventional research should be conducted to obtain definite conclusions regarding the causal relationship between periodontal treatment and impaired cognition.

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Title: Associations Between Periodontal Health/Treatment and Cognitive Impairment: Latest Evidence From Epidemiological Studies
Authors: Misuzu Sato
Masanori Iwasaki
Kumiko Minagawa
Akane Miyamoto
Publication date: 01-06-2020
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Keywords: Alzheimer's Disease
Dementia
Gingival Diseases
Alzheimer's Disease
Dementia
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Periodontal Treatment
Published in: Current Oral Health Reports / Issue 2/2020
Electronic ISSN: 2196-3002
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40496-020-00265-3

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