Gum Disease and Alzheimer’s

Dr. Ana Karina Mascarenhas of the Hunt School of Dental Medicine featured in Healthline

Ana Karina Mascarenhas, B.D.S., M.P.H., Dr.P.H., FDS RCPS(Glasg), professor and associate dean of research and community health at the Hunt School of Dental Medicine, was featured in a Healthline article highlighting research linking Alzheimer’s disease to a bacteria associated with gum disease.

Dr. Mascarenhas offers readers an oral hygiene routine that can help prevent gum disease and tooth decay.

Read the article at Healthline: “Treating Gum Disease Early May Slow Progression of Alzheimer’s.”