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Porphyromonas Gingivalis May Drive Development of Alzheimer’s Disease

Feb 22, 2019

The major etiological factor in periodontitis, Porphyromonas gingivalis, may play a role in the pathology of Alzheimer's disease, according to an international team of researchers.

Oral Pathology

Understanding the Correlation

Nov 9, 2015

Understanding the Correlation While the relationship is not causal, the presence of periodontal inflammation may impact the cognitive degeneration associated with Alzheimer’s disease.

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