New BrainStorm episodes drop on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. Sign up here to get notified when new BrainStorm podcast episodes go live! NEW BRAINSTORM EPISODE: Dr. Flavio Rasetto shares how the health of our mouths may be connected to the health of our brains and the everyday steps we can take to protect both. We’re excited to share a new episode of BrainStorm, featuring Dr. Flavio Rasetto, a Washington, DC-based board-certified prosthodontist affiliated with the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. Together with host Meryl Comer, he explores the emerging science connecting oral health, inflammation, and cognitive decline.   The conversation examines how bacteria associated with periodontal disease can enter the bloodstream and potentially contribute to neuroinflammation, as well as the warning signs of oral disease that are too often overlooked. Dr. Rasetto also shares practical guidance for caregivers helping loved ones living with Alzheimer’s maintain their oral health, discusses barriers to accessing dental care, and explains the everyday habits that can help protect oral and overall health.   Watch the episode below:

 

 

Watch and listen to the episode to learn why caring for your mouth is about more than protecting your smile and how good oral health may play an important role in supporting brain health as we age.   Episode 114: Your Mouth, Your Brain: The Oral Health-Alzheimer’s Connection   In this episode, you will hear about:   How bacteria associated with periodontal disease can enter the bloodstream and travel to other parts of the body The emerging science around Porphyromonas gingivalis and its potential role in neuroinflammation and cognitive decline Practical strategies for caregivers helping loved ones with Alzheimer’s maintain their oral hygiene, from patience and consistency to diet and brushing techniques How caregivers can recognize possible oral pain in nonverbal patients, including changes in facial expression and other physical responses Why access to dental care remains a challenge for many communities and the role clinicians and community organizations can play in closing those gaps How good oral hygiene, mindful eating habits, and regular dental visits can help identify problems early and preserve oral health From the mouth-brain connection to the daily realities of caregiving, this episode explores why oral health is an important part of healthy aging — and why taking care of your smile may mean taking care of much more.   Subscribe and share with your network!    Catch this episode on your favorite podcast platform — and share it with colleagues, caregivers, and others in your network who care about advancing brain health.     Conversations powered by UsAgainstAlzheimer’s

 

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