Al Ahad Dental Clinic

10/09/2025

ORAL BACTERIA CAN TRAVEL TO THE HEART 🫀

Scientists have discovered something shocking — bacteria commonly found in dental plaque have been detected inside the arteries and even heart tissue of patients who suffered heart attacks.

How does this happen?
When gums are inflamed or diseased, bacteria can slip into the bloodstream through tiny breaks in gum tissue. Once in circulation, they may contribute to inflammation in blood vessels, accelerating cardiovascular damage.

This doesn’t mean oral bacteria directly cause heart disease, but their presence shows how strongly the mouth and heart are connected. Ignoring gum health could silently fuel risks far beyond the mouth.

Current research suggests that keeping gums healthy through regular brushing, flossing, and professional cleanings isn’t just about saving teeth — it could also help protect the heart.

🧠Sources:

Lockhart PB, et al. (2012). Periodontal Disease and Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease: Does the Evidence Support an Independent Association? Circulation.

Tonetti MS & Van D**e TE (2013). Periodontitis and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: Consensus Report. J Clin Periodontol.

28/08/2025

16/08/2025

Looking to simplify common oral health misconceptions ?

16/07/2025

A recent study from Japan found a troubling connection between dental health and brain function, showing that tooth loss and gum disease are linked to shrinkage in the hippocampus—the part of the brain involved in memory and Alzheimer's disease. The study followed 172 adults aged 55 and older for four years, tracking their dental health and brain volume through MRI scans. Those with mild gum disease who lost teeth experienced faster shrinkage of the hippocampus, roughly equivalent to aging the brain by an extra year for each lost tooth.

Surprisingly, people with severe gum disease who kept more teeth also showed faster brain shrinkage, suggesting that holding onto diseased teeth might harm brain health. Researchers say this highlights the importance of not just keeping teeth but ensuring they’re healthy, emphasizing regular dental care to control gum disease. While this study doesn’t prove cause and effect and involved a small, localized group, it adds to growing evidence that oral health affects cognitive function. These findings serve as a powerful reminder that looking after your teeth could play a vital role in protecting your memory and brain health as you age.

13/03/2025

*CONGRATULATIONS*:

This is a happy moment to inform all of you that *Ashhad Ameen, son of Dr Shahid Parvez dentist* sahab, has passed his final year BDS with first class.
Ashhad Ameen (age 22 years) studied in *M A Rangoonwala College of Dental Science & Research Centre, Pune*. A resident of Sardar Nagar Malegaon, Ashad Ameen secured 69.75%.

We, the members of the *Malegaon Club*, congratulate Dr Ashhad Ameen, his parents Mr & Mrs Dr Shahid Parvez, their families and teachers on this success.

We express our best wishes to Dr Ashad Ameen for a successful career.



March 12, 2025

11/03/2025

My son passed his final year BDS with 69.75% with grace of Allah, alhamdulillah. Need more blessings.