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Unveiling the Role of Porphyromonas Gingivalis in Disease

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This bacterium has a profound influence on periodontal diseases and systemic inflammation, as well as potential links to neurodegenerative disorders and systemic health.

AGD Subject Code: 490

Educational ­Objectives

After reading this course, the participant should be able to:

  1. Discuss the role of Porphyromonas gingivalis in the development and progression of periodontal diseases.
  2. Identify the emerging evidence of P. gingivalis’ impact on neurodegenerative diseases.
  3. Note the connections between P. gingivalis, its virulence factors, and their effects on the blood-brain barrier, iron metabolism, and central nervous system homeostasis.

This course was published in the November/December 2023 issue and expires December 2026. The authors have no commercial conflicts of interest to disclose. This 2 credit hour self-study activity is electronically mediated.


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Isis Marsh, RDH, BSDH, has more than 25 years of experience in general, pediatric, and periodontal practices. She is also a lecturer in the Department of Dental Hygiene at New York City College of Technology (City Tech). Marsh is a member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association and serves as delegate to the New York Dental Hygienists’ Association. She can be reached at: isis.marsh190@citytech.cuny.edu.


Anna Matthews, RDH, MS, is a professor and chairperson of the Dental Hygiene Program at New York City College of Technology (City Tech). She has taught oral anatomy, pharmacology, principles of dental hygiene care-II seminar, and clinical dental hygiene, and has served as one of the clinic coordinators. Her research interests include emerging issues in dentistry and dental hygiene, microbiology of the oral and systemic diseases, novel pharmacotherapeutics and their effects on general and oral health, as well as interdisciplinary education, educational innovations, and technology in the classroom. She can be reached at amatthews@citytech.cuny.edu. .


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