Associations between periodontitis and Covid-19 complications

Associations between periodontitis and Covid-19 complications

According to a research, carried out in Qatar by Qatari, Canadian, and Spanish researchers, Covid-19 patients with periodontitis had 3.5 times the likelihood of being admitted to intensive care, 4.5 times the likelihood of needing a ventilator, and nearly nine times...
Impact of COVID-19 on dental education in Iraq

Impact of COVID-19 on dental education in Iraq

As the coronavirus pandemic spreads, all aspects of society and daily life are being adversely affected. The profession of dentistry and dental schools were at the forefront of these changes and bear a sizable portion of this crisis. In addition to the current...
Is periodontal status associated with cognitive impairment?

Is periodontal status associated with cognitive impairment?

According to a group of researchers, cognitive impairment and periodontal health are related. They discovered that people with mild and moderate-to-severe periodontitis performed worse on two of the three tests than those without the condition, indicating decreased...