Chairside Connection: The connection between Alzheimer’s disease and oral-systemic health

March 10, 2023
Alzheimer's disease leaves many feeling powerless, as there is no known cure. However, the oral-systemic link means that being proactive about oral health can also impact brain health.

Alzheimer's is a disease that leaves many feeling powerless, as the effects are devastating and there is no known cure. However, the oral-systemic link means that being proactive about one's oral health can impact brain health as well.

Philips oral health care key opinion leader Jo-Anne Jones, RDH, joins me to discuss groundbreaking research around Alzheimer's and the link between brain health and oral health.

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About the Author

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD, is the chief editor of DentistryIQ and editorial co-director of Through the Loupes. Based in Salem, Massachusetts, Dr. Maragliano-Muniz began her clinical career as a dental hygienist. She went on to attend Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she earned her doctorate in dental medicine. She then attended the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dental Medicine, where she became board-certified in prosthodontics. Dr. Maragliano-Muniz owns a private practice, Salem Dental Arts, and lectures on a variety of clinical topics. You may contact her at [email protected].

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