Cognitive Decline

Emerging evidence suggests the association between periodontitis and cognitive impairment or dementia and hence it is crucial that healthcare professionals understand this relationship; and physicians and the oral healthcare team work collaboratively to manage the treatment of patients.

Infographic

This infographic discusses the link between periodontal disease and cognitive decline. Learning points discussed are the common risk factors of periodontitis and Alzheimer’ Disease (AD), mechanisms for the development of AD in patients with periodontitis, and recommendations for managing periodontitis in patients who have mild cognitive decline or are at an elevated risk of developing it.

Periodontitis and Cognitive Decline: Impact of periodontitis on cognitive function

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Videos

Listen to our experts talk about the association between periodontitis and cognitive decline, mechanisms and treatment and management options through these case studies and peer-to-peer discussions.

Professors Chen and Klinge discuss the possible mechanisms of action of oral infection / inflammation and association with cognitive decline, and the treatment and management of periodontal inflammation in patients with cognitive decline.

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Professor Bjorn Klinge discusses the treatment and management of oral hygiene in a patient suffering from cognitive decline

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Professor Chen, a neuro-geriatrician, discusses the management and care of a patient who suffers from cognitive decline and periodontal disease.

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