Introduction A 12-year observational study has found that older adults who received treatment for gum disease had a significantly lower incidence of dementia compared to those who did not. The research, published in the journal Neuroepidemiology by a team from New York University, followed 866 older adults with periodontal symptoms. [1] According to the study, participants who underwent professional periodontal treatment experienced a 38% lower rate of developing dementia over the study period. [1] This finding points to oral health as a modifiable risk factor for cognitive decline, a connection often overlooked in standard medical assessments for dementia risk. The study’s authors have called for oral health to…

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