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Periodontitis May Initiate Alzheimer’s Disease Long-term exposure to Porphyromonas gingivalis causes inflammation and degeneration of brain neurons in mice that is similar to the effects of Alzheimer’s disease in human beings.

“This is the first study to demonstrate the link between
oral pathobiont infection and AMD pathogenesis and
that Pg can invade human retinal-pigment epithelial cells
and elevate AMD-related genes, which might be the
target molecules for both diseases,” Dr. Arjunan said.
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American Association for Dental Research The American Association for Dental Research (AADR) is headquartered in Alexandria, Va., is a non-profit organization with more than 3,700 members in the United States.

“Healthy and attractive gums, framing and supporting your teeth, are a very important part of your smile— definitely worth caring for.”
—Christine M. Ford, DDS