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Date Submitted:
12/12/07
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Tooth Troubles Could Raise Dementia Risk
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Tooth loss and mouth illnesses may boost the risk of dementia later in life, U.S. research shows. A team at the University of Kentucky analyzed the dental records and annual cognitive test results of 144 participants, ages 75 to 98, in the Nun Study, an examination of aging and Alzheimer's disease among sisters of the School Sisters of Notre Dame.
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