Tooth loss increases the risk of diminished cognitive function

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2016-03/iaa-tli032316.php

Public Release: 23-Mar-2016
Tooth loss increases the risk of diminished cognitive function
JDR CTR publishes systematic review that shows an association between tooth loss and reduced cognitive function in adults
International & American Associations for Dental Research

The International and American Associations for Dental Research (IADR/AADR) have published an article titled "Tooth Loss Increases the Risk of Diminished Cognitive Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis" in the OnlineFirst portion of the JDR Clinical & Translational Research. In it, Cerutti-Kopplin et al systematically assessed the association between oral health and cognitive function in adult populations.

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the results of this study show that the risk for cognitive impairment and dementia increases with loss of teeth.

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