Award
NIH Reporter #11447646
Periodontal Disease, Treatment, and Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias in an Integrated Health System
Recipient
Not specified
Award Amount
$698,674.00
Ceiling
$698,674.00
Awarded
August 12, 2026
Identifier
11447646
Research project awarded to study the relationship between periodontal disease, its treatment, and dementia using health records from Kaiser Permanente Northwest.
Description
This project aims to study the bidirectional associations between periodontitis, periodontal treatments, and dementia, utilizing linked dental and medical electronic health records from Kaiser Permanente Northwest. The research will evaluate the potential of periodontal treatment as a modifiable risk factor for dementia.