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Among older women

Periodontal Disease History Linked to Increased Cancer Risk

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For older women, risk of total cancer, melanoma, and breast, lung, esophagus, gallbladder cancers up
Recreational cannabis users are at increased risk of periodontal disease

Recreational Cannabis Negatively Affects Gums When Used Often

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People who use it frequently twice as likely to have periodontal disease, researchers say
Tooth loss is associated with increased risks of cardiovascular disease and death in older women

Gum Disease, Tooth Loss Tied to Higher Mortality in Older Women

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While gum disease more prevalent, it was not tied to higher CVD-related events
Children who start seeing the dentist before age 2 may not lower their risk of cavity treatment as they grow older

Early Dental Visits Don’t Appear to Prevent Cavities in Children

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Preventive care didn't help Medicaid patients under 2 in one state, but more research is needed
Periodontal disease may be a sign of undiagnosed type 2 diabetes

Periodontitis May Be Early Sign of Undiagnosed Diabetes

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The dental office can be a suitable location for screening for prediabetes, researchers suggest
Adults with periodontal disease may be twice as likely as people with healthy gums to suffer a stroke

ASA: Class-Specific Link Between Periodontal Disease and Stroke

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Link strongest for thrombotic strokes, cardioembolic strokes
Microvascular complications and poor glycemic control are associated with the severity of periodontitis

Microvascular Complications Linked to Severity of Periodontitis

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Poor glycemic control linked to increased prevalence and severity of periodontitis
Teeth might someday repair themselves using their own stem cells -- eliminating the need for conventional fillings

GSK3 Antagonists Promote Natural Tooth Repair in Mice

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Process could potentially provide a new approach to clinical tooth restoration
Specific bacteria may help explain the connection between periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis

Bacterial Cause of Periodontal Disease May Drive RA

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Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans implicated in periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis
In a position statement published online Dec. 5 in the Journal of Athletic Training

Recommendations Developed for Sport-Related Dental Injuries

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Recommendations relate to planning considerations, education, and mouthguard efficacy