Author - Clarke Filippi

• Healthy Mouth May Reduce Risk of Dementia and Strokes

  There is a link between periodontal (gum) disease and white matter damage to the brain, according to a new study in Neurology Open Access.

  Posted 18 days ago · Author Clarke Filippi

• Researchers Find Links Between Periodontal Disease and Pancreatic Cancer

  Some bacteria and fungi that live in the people’s mouths have been collectively associated with a 3.5 times greater risk of developing pancreatic cancer, according to research published in 2025 in JAMA Oncology.

  Posted 45 days ago · Author Clarke Filippi